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MC05 HOG

2005 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster

Silver Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

14,102 mi
Last recorded14,102 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster9,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC05 HOG
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL883C Sportster
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 14,102 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose Multiple (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 13,104 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 12,872 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 12,207 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 16 Jan 2023 12,207 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 12,055 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 11,456 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 11,456 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 10,904 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 9,517 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 9,517 miles

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)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 9,374 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 9,374 miles

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)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 9,114 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 13,912 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 13,656 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 13,162 miles

Offside Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 12,015 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 11,498 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 10,932 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 10,932 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 5,614 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2008 5,614 miles

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)

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

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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MC05 HOG is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster in Silver with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MC05 HOG, 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 MC05 HOG registered?

MC05 HOG is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster, first registered on 13 June 2005.

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