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YN05 EBU

2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

5,531 mi
Last recorded5,531 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster9,969 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 5,531 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 5,518 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 5,475 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 5,464 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 5,452 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 5,441 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 5,430 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 5,363 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 5,363 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 5,353 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 5,329 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 5,275 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 5,254 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 5,239 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 5,225 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 5,211 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 5,011 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 EBU is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 YN05 EBU, 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 YN05 EBU registered?

YN05 EBU is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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The MOT history for YN05 EBU shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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