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FJ55 FXM

2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

27,485 mi
Last recorded27,485 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster10,393 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ55 FXM
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL 883L Sportster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 27,485 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 26,873 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 25,116 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 24,194 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 23,488 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 21,817 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 20,342 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 16,559 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 16,554 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 14,369 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 11,131 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2013 7,533 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 3,054 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 3,044 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 2,813 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 2,511 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 2,511 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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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FJ55 FXM is a 2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 FJ55 FXM, 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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What year was FJ55 FXM registered?

FJ55 FXM is a 2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster, first registered on 8 November 2005.

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