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R555 COU

2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

10,713 mi
Last recorded10,713 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster9,969 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR555 COU
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883 R Sportster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2023 10,713 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 25 Aug 2023 10,713 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 10,709 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 10,709 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2021 10,634 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 10,527 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 10,154 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 10,030 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 17 Feb 2018 10,029 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Stop lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 9,476 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 8,039 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2013 6,438 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 4,132 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

L/H grip loose on bar

Pass 14 Apr 2010 3,874 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 2,937 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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R555 COU is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R555 COU, 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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R555 COU is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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