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2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster
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26,559 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork (5.3.2 (b))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Rear Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake caliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (c) (ii))
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Stop lamp not working Rear brake. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
How Reliable is the Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster?
Based on 5,468 MOT tests across 506 vehicles.
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MX55 XAL is a 2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster in Maroon with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 MX55 XAL, 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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MX55 XAL is a 2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster, first registered on 11 November 2005.
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