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WX55 ELJ

2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

19,878 mi
Last recorded19,878 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster10,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX55 ELJ
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL 883L Sportster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 19,878 miles

Exhaust noisy Baffles fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 19,773 miles

Exhaust noisy Baffles fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 19,691 miles

Exhaust noisy Baffles fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 May 2022 18,002 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 16,934 miles

Exhaust noisy Baffle fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 16,043 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 13,019 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 10,304 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 7,630 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 7,626 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 6,908 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 6,035 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 5,142 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 4,709 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 26 Jun 2009 4,704 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Nail in rear tyre

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster?

Based on 5,468 MOT tests across 506 vehicles.

89.2%
Pass Rate
473
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
506
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 34
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 20
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 18
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 14
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WX55 ELJ is a 2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.1% with a typical mileage of 10,393 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WX55 ELJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WX55 ELJ registered?

WX55 ELJ is a 2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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