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OU05 HPC

2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

16,893 mi
Last recorded16,893 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster10,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 HPC
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL 883L Sportster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 16,893 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front tyre is 13 years old rear tyre is12 years old

Pass 5 Jul 2016 16,835 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Jun 2015 15,709 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 15,709 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 14,151 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 12,907 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 11,783 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 10,794 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 8,969 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 4,960 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 4,420 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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OU05 HPC is a 2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OU05 HPC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OU05 HPC registered?

OU05 HPC is a 2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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