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WX55 PSO

2005 Harley Davidson Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

21,136 mi
Last recorded21,136 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Harley Davidson Sportster9,388 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX55 PSO
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelSportster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 21,136 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 20,617 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 19,373 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 18,805 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 17,581 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 16,972 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 15,730 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 13,695 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 11,899 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 9,857 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2016 9,857 miles

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

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 9,219 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 8,435 miles

rear tyre 2mm tread

Fail 5 Aug 2014 8,435 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Rear Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

front tyre cuts in wall

rear tyre 2mm tread

Pass 25 Jul 2013 7,836 miles

front tyre 2mm tread

front tyre side wall cracked

Fail 25 Jul 2013 7,836 miles

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

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

front tyre 2mm tread

front tyre side wall cracked

Fail 14 Jul 2012 6,413 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2012 6,413 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 4,500 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 2,236 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 2,236 miles

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)

Front Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 937 miles

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson Sportster?

Based on 10,382 MOT tests across 942 vehicles.

86.4%
Pass Rate
392
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
942
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 88
reflector on motorcycle missing 59
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 56
Direction indicator not working 36
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 36
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WX55 PSO is a 2005 Harley Davidson Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2005 Harley Davidson Sportster models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.4% with a typical mileage of 9,388 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 Sportster fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 88 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WX55 PSO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson Sportster typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 21 years old, this Harley Davidson Sportster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WX55 PSO registered?

WX55 PSO is a 2005 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 7 October 2005.

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