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MX05 MWA

2005 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster

White Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

28,899 mi
Last recorded28,899 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster9,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX05 MWA
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL883C Sportster
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 1 Apr 2026 28,899 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 26,665 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 23,220 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 20,619 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 18,451 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 15,028 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 13,349 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 12,650 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 11,598 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 10,498 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 9,392 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 8,773 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 8,274 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 6,943 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 5,387 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 4,865 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 4,274 miles

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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MX05 MWA is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster in White with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MX05 MWA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MX05 MWA registered?

MX05 MWA is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster, first registered on 8 April 2005.

Is MX05 MWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX05 MWA shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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