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SF05 RSO

2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

12,584 mi
Last recorded12,584 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster9,969 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2023 12,584 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 11,255 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2022 11,254 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Roller brake test brake efficiency less than 27.5% overall (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ignition switch loose in operation

Pass 22 Apr 2021 9,373 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 7,037 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 5,906 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 6,299 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 5,007 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 4,771 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 4,512 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 RSO is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 RSO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SF05 RSO registered?

SF05 RSO is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster, first registered on 7 June 2005.

Is SF05 RSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF05 RSO shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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