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MX05 UMV

2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster

Blue Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

2,531 mi
Last recorded2,531 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster10,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX05 UMV
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL 883L Sportster
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 2,531 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 2,516 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 2,502 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 2,464 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 2,408 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 2,391 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 2,279 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 2,267 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 2,229 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 2,229 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 6 May 2014 2,176 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 2,105 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 1,713 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 1,639 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 1,567 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 1,487 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 1,487 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 23 May 2008 1,275 miles

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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MX05 UMV is a 2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster in Blue with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 MX05 UMV, 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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MX05 UMV is a 2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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