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2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster
MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
17,153 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Front Tyre starting to perish.
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Front Valve stem seriously damaged Front valve leaking (5.2.3 (j))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
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)
Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)
Offside Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)
Front Tyre has a bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear tyre has cracks in it's sidewall.
Rear tyre has nail/screw in middle of main section.
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front indicators loose
Rear Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)
Rear Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)
How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster?
Based on 5,170 MOT tests across 474 vehicles.
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WU05 AVE is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 WU05 AVE, 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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WU05 AVE is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster, first registered on 21 June 2005.
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