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AY05 CVN

2005 Harley-davidson XL883C

Blue Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

19,357 mi
Last recorded19,357 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C9,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 CVN
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL883C
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 19,357 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 58,318 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2016 51,309 miles

front tyre cracking on sidewalls

gear lever bent

Fail 10 Nov 2016 51,309 miles

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

front tyre cracking on sidewalls

gear lever bent

Fail 20 Oct 2016 50,838 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

front tyre cracking on sides

gear lever bent

number plate loose

Pass 19 Oct 2015 45,070 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 19 Oct 2015 45,070 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 38,582 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 30,875 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 30,875 miles

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 24,199 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 16,180 miles

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL883C?

Based on 6,019 MOT tests across 559 vehicles.

88.3%
Pass Rate
542
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
559
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 28
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 26
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 21
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 20
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 17
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AY05 CVN is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C in Blue with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 9,797 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 XL883C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY05 CVN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson XL883C typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Harley-davidson XL883C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AY05 CVN registered?

AY05 CVN is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C, first registered on 7 March 2005.

Is AY05 CVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY05 CVN shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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