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SN05 CVE

2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2024
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

873 mi
Last recorded873 miles
Recorded on15 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster10,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN05 CVE
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL 883L Sportster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2023 873 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 316 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

front brake hose stretched slightly

Pass 31 May 2017 23,377 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 21,735 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 20,578 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 18,468 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 16,137 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 14,827 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 12,239 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 10,453 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2009 9,226 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 7,035 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 7,035 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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SN05 CVE is a 2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L 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 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 SN05 CVE, 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 SN05 CVE registered?

SN05 CVE is a 2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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