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YN05 YLF

2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster9,969 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 25 May 2024 10,113 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 9,969 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 9,912 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 9,694 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 9,223 miles
Fail 4 May 2019 9,223 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2016 9,106 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 9,024 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 8,863 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 8,667 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 8,411 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 8,006 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 7,518 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 6,408 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 YLF is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 YLF, 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 YLF registered?

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

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The MOT history for YN05 YLF shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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