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YN05 PKY

2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

8,888 mi
Last recorded8,888 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2015
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 PKY
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883 R Sportster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2015 8,888 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 8,682 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

front tyre perishing

Pass 30 Jul 2013 8,628 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 8,460 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 7,600 miles

Drive belt excessively loose. (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 7,600 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 7,041 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 4,657 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 3,456 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 PKY is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 PKY, 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 PKY registered?

YN05 PKY is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster, first registered on 11 July 2005.

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The MOT history for YN05 PKY shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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