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LK05 EOU

2005 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster

Silver Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

26,433 mi
Last recorded26,433 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster9,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK05 EOU
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL883C Sportster
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 26 Apr 2025 26,433 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 24,988 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 23,747 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 19,886 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 15,915 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 11,530 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 10,622 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 9,849 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2016 9,076 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 8,067 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 6,988 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 6,281 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2012 5,504 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 5,205 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 4,553 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 3,648 miles

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster?

Based on 6,660 MOT tests across 669 vehicles.

88.8%
Pass Rate
514
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
669
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 37
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 34
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 30
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 24
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 19
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LK05 EOU is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster in Silver with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 9,060 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LK05 EOU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LK05 EOU registered?

LK05 EOU is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster, first registered on 13 May 2005.

Is LK05 EOU safe to buy?

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