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WU05 AXA

2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

12,217 mi
Last recorded12,217 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster10,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU05 AXA
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL 883L Sportster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc
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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 12,217 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 12,049 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 11,950 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 11,937 miles

Front Outer Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 11,867 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 11,742 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 11,014 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 10,248 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 6,103 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Nov 2014 6,103 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2013 5,402 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 4,573 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 3,077 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 2,436 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 2,241 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 2,158 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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WU05 AXA is a 2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WU05 AXA, 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 WU05 AXA registered?

WU05 AXA is a 2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster, first registered on 14 June 2005.

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