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MX05 UMJ

2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

22,467 mi
Last recorded22,467 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster10,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX05 UMJ
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL 883L Sportster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc
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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 22,467 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 22,412 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 22,327 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 20,161 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 15,072 miles

Offside Rear Drive belt slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Rear Tyre Low in Parts of Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 14,215 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 13,270 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 12,812 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 12,384 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 11,776 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 10,456 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 7,958 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 7,947 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 7,896 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 7,807 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 7,739 miles

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

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 7,012 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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MX05 UMJ 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 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MX05 UMJ, 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 MX05 UMJ registered?

MX05 UMJ is a 2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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