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LJ05 KPT

2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

19,464 mi
Last recorded19,464 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster9,969 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 KPT
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883 R Sportster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 19,464 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2025 19,464 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 14,578 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 11,166 miles

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Aug 2022 10,948 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 10,586 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 10,309 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 9,943 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 9,943 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2017 9,232 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 9,232 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 9,063 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 8,497 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 7,854 miles

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster?

Based on 5,170 MOT tests across 474 vehicles.

89.7%
Pass Rate
560
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
474
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 21
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 19
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 17
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 15
reflector on motorcycle missing 14
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LJ05 KPT is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.3% with a typical mileage of 9,969 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 883 R Sportster fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 21 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ05 KPT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was LJ05 KPT registered?

LJ05 KPT is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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The MOT history for LJ05 KPT shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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