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2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster
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ExpiredMileage
14,542 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
clutch lever retaining clip missing
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
Registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster?
Based on 5,170 MOT tests across 474 vehicles.
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OU05 HLE is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster in Orange with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.
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 OU05 HLE, 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 OU05 HLE registered?
OU05 HLE is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster, first registered on 13 May 2005.
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The MOT history for OU05 HLE shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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