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WX05 SDO

2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster

White Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

11,835 mi
Last recorded11,835 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster9,969 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX05 SDO
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883 R Sportster
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 11,835 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 23 Jun 2025 11,835 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 11,783 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 10 Aug 2023 11,783 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 11,755 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 14 Jul 2022 11,755 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 10,861 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 10,552 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 10,506 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 8,466 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 8,466 miles

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 7,088 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 6,711 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 6,473 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 4,321 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 2,322 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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WX05 SDO is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster in White with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WX05 SDO, 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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What year was WX05 SDO registered?

WX05 SDO is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster, first registered on 7 May 2005.

Is WX05 SDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WX05 SDO shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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