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AE05 CVU

2005 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

33,936 mi
Last recorded33,936 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson Xlh 8838,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 CVU
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 33,936 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 33,222 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 32,441 miles

Drive belt slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fuel pipe damaged but not to excess Off bottom of tank. (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 32,531 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 30,547 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Mudguard missing

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 29,144 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 28,409 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 26,132 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 26,132 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 24,201 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 21,850 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 21,825 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 19,308 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 18,179 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 18,155 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 17,546 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 17,094 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 15,974 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 14,458 miles

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson Xlh 883?

Based on 47,203 MOT tests across 3,976 vehicles.

88.8%
Pass Rate
432
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
3,976
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 217
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 169
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 150
reflector on motorcycle missing 145
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 135
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AE05 CVU is a 2005 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2005 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.1% with a typical mileage of 8,945 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 Xlh 883 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 217 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE05 CVU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson Xlh 883 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 21 years old, this Harley-davidson Xlh 883 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AE05 CVU registered?

AE05 CVU is a 2005 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 6 April 2005.

Is AE05 CVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE05 CVU shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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