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S55 TMJ

2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

25,399 mi
Last recorded25,399 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster10,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS55 TMJ
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL 883L Sportster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc
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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 25,399 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 24,240 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 23,044 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 21,258 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 20,035 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 19,619 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 19,326 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 18,793 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 18,477 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 18,467 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 17,327 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 16,213 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 15,476 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 May 2012 14,983 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 14,160 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 13,199 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 12,095 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 12,095 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 22 May 2008 10,058 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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S55 TMJ is a 2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 S55 TMJ, 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 S55 TMJ registered?

S55 TMJ is a 2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster, first registered on 18 May 2005.

Is S55 TMJ safe to buy?

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