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XBZ 883

2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

4,926 mi
Last recorded4,926 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster10,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXBZ 883
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL 883L Sportster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 4,926 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 4,919 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 4,908 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2020 4,537 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2020 4,537 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 May 2018 3,873 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 3,358 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 3,254 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 3,129 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 1,758 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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XBZ 883 is a 2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 XBZ 883, 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 XBZ 883 registered?

XBZ 883 is a 2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster, first registered on 23 May 2005.

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