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AE05 CWF

2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2023
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

4,234 mi
Last recorded4,234 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster10,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 CWF
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL 883L Sportster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2022 4,234 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 10 Feb 2022 4,234 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (6.1.2 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2014 4,005 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 3,692 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 3,304 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 2,341 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 692 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 116 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 115 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster?

Based on 5,468 MOT tests across 506 vehicles.

89.2%
Pass Rate
473
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
506
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 34
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 20
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 18
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 14
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AE05 CWF is a 2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.1% with a typical mileage of 10,393 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 883L Sportster fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE05 CWF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AE05 CWF is a 2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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