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HX05 GBO

2005 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster

Blue Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

44,237 mi
Last recorded44,237 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster9,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX05 GBO
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL883C Sportster
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc
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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2024 44,237 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 43,782 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 42,681 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 41,418 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 41,137 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 40,579 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2015 40,579 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 22 May 2014 33,900 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 26,992 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 20,187 miles

front tyre low on tread

Pass 4 Jun 2011 14,291 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 8,009 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 2,508 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 3,409 miles

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster?

Based on 6,660 MOT tests across 669 vehicles.

88.8%
Pass Rate
514
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
669
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 37
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 34
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 30
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 24
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 19
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HX05 GBO is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster in Blue with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 9,060 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HX05 GBO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HX05 GBO registered?

HX05 GBO is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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The MOT history for HX05 GBO shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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