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OU55 EBD

2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

15,040 mi
Last recorded15,040 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster9,969 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU55 EBD
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883 R Sportster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 15,040 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 13,840 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 11,326 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 10,698 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 10,570 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 9,395 miles

custom exhaust fitted noisey

Pass 19 Feb 2010 8,276 miles

front brake has a small amount of binding.

Pass 16 Jan 2009 3,954 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 3,954 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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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OU55 EBD is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 OU55 EBD, 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 OU55 EBD registered?

OU55 EBD is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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The MOT history for OU55 EBD shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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