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PO54 YCO

2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster

Red Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

12,160 mi
Last recorded12,160 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster10,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO54 YCO
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL 883L Sportster
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 12,160 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 12,061 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 12,027 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 11,916 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 11,476 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 18,082 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 10,778 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 9,860 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 23 Jan 2012 9,807 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 8,944 miles

normal size no plate fixed over small no plate exhaust slightly noisy

Pass 19 Jan 2010 7,930 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 7,098 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 6,110 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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PO54 YCO is a 2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster in Red with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 PO54 YCO, 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.

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PO54 YCO is a 2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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