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MX05 UNM

2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

23,702 mi
Last recorded23,702 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster9,969 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX05 UNM
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883 R Sportster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc
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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2024 23,702 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 23,486 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 23,333 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 23,066 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 21,543 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 21,488 miles

Exhaust is slightly noisy.

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

Fail 11 Aug 2018 21,488 miles

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Exhaust is slightly noisy.

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

Pass 8 Jul 2017 21,472 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 21,430 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 21,348 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2015 21,348 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 20,991 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 19,675 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 18,610 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 16,810 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 16,101 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 15,651 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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MX05 UNM is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 MX05 UNM, 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 MX05 UNM registered?

MX05 UNM is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster, first registered on 12 May 2005.

Is MX05 UNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX05 UNM shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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