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TL05 USA

2005 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

7,459 mi
Last recorded7,459 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster9,060 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTL05 USA
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL883C Sportster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc
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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 7,459 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyre perished (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

oil leak

Pass 10 May 2022 7,395 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

drive belt slightly perished

Fail 10 May 2022 7,395 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

drive belt slightly perished

Pass 30 Apr 2021 7,281 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 7,117 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 6,772 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 5,763 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 2,410 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 2,268 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 1,702 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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TL05 USA is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C 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 XL883C Sportster models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 9,060 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 TL05 USA, 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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What year was TL05 USA registered?

TL05 USA is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster, first registered on 14 June 2005.

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