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YN05 DZH

2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

13,098 mi
Last recorded13,098 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster9,969 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN05 DZH
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883 R Sportster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 13,098 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 12,368 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 11,503 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 10,839 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2014 9,306 miles

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 9,306 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 8,843 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 7,027 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 7,027 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 11 May 2011 6,367 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 3,482 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 3,249 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 2,407 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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YN05 DZH is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YN05 DZH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YN05 DZH registered?

YN05 DZH is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster, first registered on 8 March 2005.

Is YN05 DZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YN05 DZH shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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