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WX55 VFS

2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

27,175 mi
Last recorded27,175 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster9,969 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX55 VFS
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883 R Sportster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 27,175 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 27,168 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 26,833 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 25,875 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 25,064 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 24,416 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 23,266 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 22,042 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 20,765 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 20,765 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2017 19,748 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 18,336 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

rear tyre slighty perished

Pass 29 Jul 2015 17,795 miles

rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 18 Jul 2014 16,940 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 16,808 miles

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

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)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 16,616 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 16,171 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 15,102 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 15,102 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2010 12,844 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 11,025 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 9,489 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2008 9,484 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

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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WX55 VFS is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 WX55 VFS, 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 WX55 VFS registered?

WX55 VFS is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster, first registered on 16 November 2005.

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The MOT history for WX55 VFS shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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