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GN05 TZH

2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster

Red Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

10,726 mi
Last recorded10,726 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster10,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN05 TZH
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL 883L Sportster
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 10,726 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 10,486 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 9,788 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 9,753 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2022 9,753 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 9,021 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 9,017 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 8,754 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 8,370 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2016 7,419 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 5,392 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 8,568 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 8,568 miles

Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 5,214 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 5,096 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 5,031 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 4,673 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Jul 2010 4,673 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 4,430 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 4,430 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 4,175 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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GN05 TZH is a 2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster in Red with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 GN05 TZH, 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 GN05 TZH registered?

GN05 TZH is a 2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster, first registered on 6 August 2005.

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