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SN05 JGZ

2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster

Red Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

9,493 mi
Last recorded9,493 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster10,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN05 JGZ
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL 883L Sportster
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 9,493 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2025 9,493 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 9,109 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Rear rear shocks have light corrosion but not excessive

Pass 8 Apr 2023 9,011 miles

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess front wheel spokes have corrosion but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Rear rear shocks have some corrosion but not to excess

Fail 7 Apr 2023 9,009 miles

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess front wheel spokes have corrosion but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Rear rear shocks have some corrosion but not to excess

Pass 23 Feb 2022 8,538 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 8,533 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 7,944 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Road spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 7,238 miles

Front wheel spokes rusted but not to excess

Rear rust on rear wheel spokes but not excessive

Fail 17 Mar 2020 7,238 miles

Offside Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Front wheel spokes rusted but not to excess

Rear rust on rear wheel spokes but not excessive

Pass 26 Jul 2019 7,016 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Fail 25 Jul 2019 7,016 miles

Front Tyre has a lump or bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a lump or bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 12 Jul 2016 6,926 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 6,392 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 5,989 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 5,168 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 4,769 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 3,796 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 3,167 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 2,564 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 2,018 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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SN05 JGZ is a 2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster in Red with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 SN05 JGZ, 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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SN05 JGZ is a 2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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