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RX05 OVH

2005 Harley Davidson Sportster

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

4,742 mi
Last recorded4,742 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Harley Davidson Sportster9,388 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX05 OVH
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelSportster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 4,742 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 4,724 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 4,645 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 4,630 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 4,435 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 4,280 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 4,280 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (6.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 May 2018 4,154 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 3,934 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 3,898 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 3,501 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 3,354 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 2,593 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 2,406 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 2,131 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 1,779 miles

tyres are under inflated.

Fail 20 Mar 2010 1,773 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

tyres are under inflated.

Pass 4 Apr 2009 1,480 miles

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson Sportster?

Based on 10,382 MOT tests across 942 vehicles.

86.4%
Pass Rate
392
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
942
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 88
reflector on motorcycle missing 59
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 56
Direction indicator not working 36
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 36
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RX05 OVH is a 2005 Harley Davidson Sportster in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2005 Harley Davidson Sportster models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.4% with a typical mileage of 9,388 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 Sportster fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 88 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RX05 OVH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson Sportster typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 21 years old, this Harley Davidson Sportster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RX05 OVH?

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What year was RX05 OVH registered?

RX05 OVH is a 2005 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 16 July 2005.

Is RX05 OVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX05 OVH shows 18 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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