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SF05 USB

2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2024
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

9,922 mi
Last recorded9,922 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster9,969 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2023 9,922 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 9,819 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2022 9,819 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 9,737 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 9,690 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 9,521 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 9,317 miles

Exhaust Noisy

Pass 27 Jul 2017 8,996 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 8,629 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 6,426 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 5,234 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 3,726 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 1,017 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 USB is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 USB, 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 USB registered?

SF05 USB is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster, first registered on 18 August 2005.

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