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YJ55 LYC

2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2022
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

19,714 mi
Last recorded19,714 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster9,969 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ55 LYC
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883 R Sportster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc
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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 26 Feb 2021 19,714 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 13,132 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 5,050 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 4,863 miles

Offside Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 May 2015 4,384 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 4,105 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 4,059 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 3,713 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 3,482 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 2,587 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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YJ55 LYC is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 YJ55 LYC, 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 YJ55 LYC registered?

YJ55 LYC is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster, first registered on 16 September 2005.

Is YJ55 LYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ55 LYC shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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