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2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster
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38,588 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Chain guard missing
Rear Chain guard missing
Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
Rear Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
front brake lever broken and slightly shortened
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
front brake lever broken and slightly shortened
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.2.B2a)
Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)
Nearside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
front brake slightly binding
Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))
front brake slightly binding
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)
Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3C2d.)
How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster?
Based on 5,170 MOT tests across 474 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LK05 JYJ is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.3% with a typical mileage of 9,969 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 21 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LK05 JYJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was LK05 JYJ registered?
LK05 JYJ is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster, first registered on 22 June 2005.
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