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N26 CAF

2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster

Silver Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster9,969 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN26 CAF
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883 R Sportster
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026
Pass 16 Jul 2025 5,742 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 5,742 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 5,742 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 5,742 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 88 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 88 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 131 miles
Pass 5 May 2017
Pass 17 May 2016 1,504 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 1,504 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 28 May 2015 503 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014
Pass 3 May 2013 9,830 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 9,830 miles

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Pass 3 May 2011 19,387 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

slightly perished sidewall f tyre

Fail 3 May 2011 19,387 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

slightly perished sidewall f tyre

Pass 4 May 2010 13,779 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 5,960 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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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N26 CAF is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster in Silver with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 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 N26 CAF, 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 N26 CAF registered?

N26 CAF is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster, first registered on 16 May 2005.

Is N26 CAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N26 CAF shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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