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T666 UTW

2005 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster

White Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

23,801 mi
Last recorded23,801 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster9,060 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT666 UTW
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL883C Sportster
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 23,801 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 15 Jan 2025 23,801 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 23,754 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 23,721 miles

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Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2017 22,876 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 22,066 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 22,066 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 19,072 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 15 Nov 2013 16,942 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 16,157 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 15,532 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 12,451 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 24 May 2010 12,451 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2009 7,604 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 1,743 miles

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster?

Based on 6,660 MOT tests across 669 vehicles.

88.8%
Pass Rate
514
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
669
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 37
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 34
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 30
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 24
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 19
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T666 UTW is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster in White with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 9,060 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 XL883C Sportster fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T666 UTW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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T666 UTW is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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