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WX05 UBZ

2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster

Purple Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,426 mi
Last recorded46,426 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster10,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX05 UBZ
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL 883L Sportster
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 29 Apr 2025 46,426 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front tyre perished on walls

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

Pass 7 May 2024 43,727 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front tyre perished on walls

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2023 41,109 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 41,019 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 40,545 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 5,947 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 35,540 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 32,084 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 24,047 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 14,247 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 4,740 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 3,341 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 2,548 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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WX05 UBZ is a 2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster in Purple with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WX05 UBZ, 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 WX05 UBZ registered?

WX05 UBZ is a 2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster, first registered on 4 April 2005.

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