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LK05 MUB

2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

9,742 mi
Last recorded9,742 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster9,969 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK05 MUB
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883 R Sportster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 9,742 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 8,825 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 8,582 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 8,555 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 8,555 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 8,548 miles

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

rear number plate slightly smaller than standard

Fail 12 Jul 2018 8,544 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

rear number plate slightly smaller than standard

Pass 15 Jul 2014 8,489 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 8,131 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 7,279 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 6,379 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 6,188 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 5,583 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 4,783 miles

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster?

Based on 5,170 MOT tests across 474 vehicles.

89.7%
Pass Rate
560
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
474
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 21
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 19
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 17
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 15
reflector on motorcycle missing 14
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LK05 MUB is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MUB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LK05 MUB registered?

LK05 MUB is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster, first registered on 30 July 2005.

Is LK05 MUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LK05 MUB shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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