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YN05 WLF

2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2024
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

19,776 mi
Last recorded19,776 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster9,969 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2023 19,776 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 19,589 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 19,389 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Mar 2016 18,695 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 15 May 2014 17,257 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Fail 15 May 2014 17,256 miles

Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Pass 3 May 2013 16,506 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 14,575 miles

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

no brake light control fitted to rear brake pedal

Pass 1 Apr 2011 11,152 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 7,884 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 7,279 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 WLF is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 WLF, 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 WLF registered?

YN05 WLF is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster, first registered on 1 May 2005.

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The MOT history for YN05 WLF shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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