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2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster
MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
19,172 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Nearside Front Lower Fork yoke fractured (2.1.1b)
Offside Front Lower Fork yoke fractured (2.1.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Drive belt sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Rear Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster?
Based on 5,170 MOT tests across 474 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SN55 HPY is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster in Orange with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 SN55 HPY, 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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SN55 HPY is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster, first registered on 25 November 2005.
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