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YA05 VFP

2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster

Red Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2017
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

482 mi
Last recorded482 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster9,969 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA05 VFP
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883 R Sportster
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc
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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 24 Sep 2016 482 miles

front brake disc becoming distorted

Pass 7 Sep 2015 385 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 309 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013
Pass 30 Mar 2011 4,445 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 3,051 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 703 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 667 miles

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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YA05 VFP is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster in Red with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YA05 VFP, 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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What year was YA05 VFP registered?

YA05 VFP is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster, first registered on 12 July 2005.

Is YA05 VFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA05 VFP shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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