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YJ05 GGP

2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

19,674 mi
Last recorded19,674 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster10,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2015 19,674 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 18,383 miles

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

front tyre has light surface cracking

Pass 18 Mar 2013 17,705 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Mar 2013 17,705 miles

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

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 28 Feb 2012 14,410 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 9,472 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 5,123 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 3,693 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 3,693 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.6)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 2,345 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 GGP 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 80%.

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 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 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 GGP, 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 GGP is a 2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster, first registered on 5 May 2005.

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