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B8 HVO

2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,450 mi
Last recorded36,450 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster10,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 HVO
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL 883L Sportster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 36,450 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 35,527 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 33,531 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 32,204 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 14 Jun 2022 32,185 miles

Front Brake component inadequately mounted front caliper mounted too close to disc (1.1.21 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Handlebar so insecure it is likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 27,874 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 27,394 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 27,387 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 27,147 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2018 27,146 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 25,972 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Aug 2017 25,971 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 24,915 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 16,660 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 5 Jun 2013 8,085 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 5,900 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 5,227 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 4,410 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 3,208 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 2,822 miles

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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B8 HVO is a 2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B8 HVO, 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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B8 HVO is a 2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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