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SF05 USL

2005 Harley-davidson XL 883R

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

9,243 mi
Last recorded9,243 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883R8,982 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF05 USL
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883R
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 9,243 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 7,409 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2025 7,350 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 6,128 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 4,598 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 604 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 600 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 596 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 558 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 512 miles

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL 883R?

Based on 8,323 MOT tests across 736 vehicles.

89.6%
Pass Rate
470
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
736
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 31
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 27
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 25
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 22
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 20
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SF05 USL is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883R in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883R models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 8,982 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

The most common reason a Harley-davidson XL 883R fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 31 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SF05 USL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson XL 883R typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 21 years old, this Harley-davidson XL 883R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SF05 USL?

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What year was SF05 USL registered?

SF05 USL is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883R, first registered on 17 July 2005.

Is SF05 USL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF05 USL shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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