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R777 MJE

2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

8,928 mi
Last recorded8,928 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster10,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR777 MJE
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL 883L Sportster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 2 Jul 2025 8,928 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 8,790 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 8,639 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 6,991 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 6,631 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 5,971 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 5,828 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 5,260 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 4,117 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 2,975 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 2,577 miles

Front tyre excessivly low pressure.

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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R777 MJE 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 100%.

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 R777 MJE, 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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What year was R777 MJE registered?

R777 MJE is a 2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster, first registered on 9 December 2005.

Is R777 MJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R777 MJE shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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