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YJ05 FYK

2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2024
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

17,064 mi
Last recorded17,064 miles
Recorded on4 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster10,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ05 FYK
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL 883L Sportster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2023 17,064 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 16,825 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 16,657 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 16,418 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 15,526 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 14,670 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 12,415 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 10,483 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 9 Jun 2014 10,472 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 6,840 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 6,818 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 6,508 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 5,812 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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YJ05 FYK is a 2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YJ05 FYK, 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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YJ05 FYK is a 2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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