2005 Harley-Davidson XL883C Sportster 0.9L Petrol · EU55 UPR
2005 Harley-Davidson XL883C Sportster (0.9L, petrol). First registered 17 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 20,330 miles. MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL883C SPORTSTER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 20,330 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 0.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EU55 UPR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/04/2026
- 20,330 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EU55 UPR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Harley-Davidson Xl883C Sportster (EU55 UPR) between August 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))”.
EU55 UPR Mileage History
- 12/08/20227,708 mi
- 11/08/20237,746 mi+38 mi
- 29/08/202413,149 mi+5,403 mi
- 31/03/202620,325 mi+7,176 mi
- 01/04/202620,330 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 3,471 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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