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WX05 UCS

2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

41,936 mi
Last recorded41,936 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster9,969 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX05 UCS
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883 R Sportster
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 41,936 miles

Nearside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 41,613 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

lights masked at time of test - daytime use only.

Fail 20 May 2024 41,613 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel spindle locking device missing (5.2.1 (d))

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

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 40,161 miles

Front tyre cracking on sidewalls

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 40,159 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front tyre cracking on sidewalls

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 39,501 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear cracking on rear tyre side walls

Fail 26 Sep 2019 39,501 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear cracking on rear tyre side walls

Pass 22 Sep 2018 37,875 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 35,742 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2017 35,742 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 34,000 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2016 34,000 miles

Rear Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 31 Aug 2015 31,451 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Aug 2014 29,473 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 29,473 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 May 2013 6,649 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 3,855 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 17,929 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 15,118 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 6,486 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 8,636 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 UCS is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UCS, 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 UCS registered?

WX05 UCS is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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