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LK05 MWA

2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster

Red Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

13,486 mi
Last recorded13,486 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster10,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK05 MWA
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL 883L Sportster
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2023 13,486 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 13,278 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 13,226 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 12,988 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 19,874 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 11,747 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 11,072 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 10,119 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 9,709 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 9,190 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 8,504 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 7,840 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 6,797 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 6,797 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2009 5,788 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 4,089 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 4,089 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear Registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster?

Based on 5,468 MOT tests across 506 vehicles.

89.2%
Pass Rate
473
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
506
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 34
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 20
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 18
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 14
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LK05 MWA is a 2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster in Red with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.1% with a typical mileage of 10,393 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 883L Sportster fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LK05 MWA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LK05 MWA registered?

LK05 MWA is a 2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster, first registered on 24 August 2005.

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