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YU05 RSY

2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster

Silver Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

22,019 mi
Last recorded22,019 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster9,969 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU05 RSY
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883 R Sportster
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 22,019 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 21,985 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2024 21,860 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 21,377 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 20,300 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 25 Mar 2022 20,300 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 20,074 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 19,924 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 19,374 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 19,236 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 15,733 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 15,733 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 11,444 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 10,320 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 9,545 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 9,164 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 8,029 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 6,080 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 4,795 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 2,769 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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YU05 RSY is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster in Silver with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YU05 RSY, 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 YU05 RSY registered?

YU05 RSY is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster, first registered on 10 August 2005.

Is YU05 RSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YU05 RSY shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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