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WU05 AVC

2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

24,081 mi
Last recorded24,081 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster9,969 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU05 AVC
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883 R Sportster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 22 Feb 2025 24,081 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 23,463 miles

Rear brake light switch sticky

Rear number plate secured with cable ties

Rear swing arm slight corrosion

Pass 25 Feb 2023 22,160 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 20,284 miles

Nearside handle bar end missing

Pass 6 Jan 2021 18,814 miles

The rear position/brake and indicator lamps are integrated

Pass 3 Apr 2019 17,446 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 15,784 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 14,605 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 11,450 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 10,837 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 10,390 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 9,706 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 8,592 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 6,023 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 4,617 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 4,396 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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WU05 AVC is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WU05 AVC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WU05 AVC registered?

WU05 AVC is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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The MOT history for WU05 AVC shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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