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YJ05 GHN

2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster

Orange Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2023
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

31,548 mi
Last recorded31,548 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster9,969 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ05 GHN
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883 R Sportster
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 16 Mar 2022 31,548 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 31,456 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 29,720 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 27,689 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 25,136 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 22,362 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 16,945 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 13,970 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 13,932 miles

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

Rear tyre side walls cracking

Pass 12 Mar 2012 13,905 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 13,102 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 12,272 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 11,126 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 9,615 miles

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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YJ05 GHN is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster in Orange with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YJ05 GHN, 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 YJ05 GHN registered?

YJ05 GHN is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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