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LK05 JYS

2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster10,393 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK05 JYS
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL 883L Sportster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019
Pass 7 Mar 2018

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2017

Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 20 Feb 2017

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 3 Mar 2016

Brake component has a poor repair front brake lever (3.1.5)

Drive belt lightly rubbing (6.2.1d)

rear indicators loose

Pass 23 Feb 2015

Both rear turn signals loose and o/s/r in poor condision

Front tyre in poor condision (crazing on side wall)

Pass 7 Feb 2014

Front tyre in poor condision ( crazeing on side wall)

Fail 7 Feb 2014

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

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

Front tyre in poor condision ( crazeing on side wall)

Pass 1 Dec 2012

Front mudgaurd missing

Pass 12 Jan 2012 1,402 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 401 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 May 2008 28 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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LK05 JYS is a 2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LK05 JYS, 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 LK05 JYS registered?

LK05 JYS is a 2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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The MOT history for LK05 JYS shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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