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LK05 POA

2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

62,847 mi
Last recorded62,847 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster9,969 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 62,847 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 60,968 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 58,702 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 57,449 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 56,116 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 55,607 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 55,142 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 52,272 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 49,668 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 47,706 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 44,423 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 4,186 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 36,725 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 36,725 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 34,365 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 33,409 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 30,516 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 23,555 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 19,464 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 POA is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 POA, 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 POA registered?

LK05 POA is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster, first registered on 12 July 2005.

Is LK05 POA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LK05 POA shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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