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P666 JAA

2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

27,096 mi
Last recorded27,096 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster9,969 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP666 JAA
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883 R Sportster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 27,096 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2026 27,073 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2024 27,035 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 26,727 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2023 26,722 miles

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 May 2022 26,406 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 26,237 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 26,035 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 25,938 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 25,616 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 25,616 miles

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 May 2017 25,461 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 25,215 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 24,873 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 21,438 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 14,953 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 14,308 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 12,973 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 11,309 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2009 10,297 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 9,759 miles

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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P666 JAA is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P666 JAA, 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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P666 JAA is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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