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SF05 LCK

2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

19,657 mi
Last recorded19,657 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster9,969 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF05 LCK
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883 R Sportster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 19,657 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 May 2022 19,650 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 14,991 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 15,506 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 14,089 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 13,610 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 13,089 miles

Rear Lower Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 11,905 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 9,659 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 7,524 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 7,524 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 5,811 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 5,717 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 5,297 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 4,686 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 3,797 miles

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 3,797 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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SF05 LCK is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 SF05 LCK, 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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What year was SF05 LCK registered?

SF05 LCK is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster, first registered on 1 May 2005.

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