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2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster
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7,357 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
Drive belt slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster?
Based on 5,170 MOT tests across 474 vehicles.
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XR05 XLR is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster in Orange with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 XR05 XLR, 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 XR05 XLR registered?
XR05 XLR is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster, first registered on 5 August 2005.
Is XR05 XLR safe to buy?
The MOT history for XR05 XLR shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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