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WX55 PNJ

2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster

Red Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

9,785 mi
Last recorded9,785 miles
Recorded on17 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster10,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX55 PNJ
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL 883L Sportster
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2024 9,785 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 9,784 miles
Fail 31 May 2022 9,772 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.3.3 (b))

Front mudguard missing

Pass 27 May 2021 9,472 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 8,178 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 7,945 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 2 Sep 2017 7,945 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle does not reflect squarely to the rear (1.4.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 7,058 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 7,058 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 6,131 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 5,958 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 5,715 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 5,379 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 4,411 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 2,109 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 1,862 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 1,595 miles

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 PNJ is a 2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster in Red with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 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 PNJ, 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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WX55 PNJ is a 2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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