2005 Harley-Davidson XL 883L Sportster 0.9L Petrol · FN05 CEO
2005 Harley-Davidson XL 883L Sportster (0.9L, petrol). First registered 12 May 2005. Recorded mileage 11,785 miles. MOT valid until 19 May 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL 883L SPORTSTER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 11,785 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 0.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FN05 CEO Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/05/2026
- 11,785 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FN05 CEO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Harley-Davidson Xl 883L Sportster (FN05 CEO) between May 2008 and May 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 May 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 (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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.
FN05 CEO Mileage History
- 01/05/20082,008 mi
- 06/05/20092,057 mi+49 mi
- 20/04/201021,031 mi+18,974 mi
- 16/03/20112,163 mi-18,868 mi
- 15/03/20122,896 mi+733 mi
- 05/03/20133,242 mi+346 mi
- 10/04/20144,210 mi+968 mi
- 10/04/20144,210 mi
- 13/05/20156,442 mi+2,232 mi
- 20/05/2016729 mi-5,713 mi
- 12/06/20178,166 mi+7,437 mi
- 05/06/20189,007 mi+841 mi
- 15/06/20199,837 mi+830 mi
- 29/09/202110,636 mi+799 mi
- 27/09/202211,584 mi+948 mi
- 21/05/202611,785 mi+201 mi
Average of roughly 542 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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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