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AY05 HFR

2005 Harley-davidson XL883C

Red Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

5,091 mi
Last recorded5,091 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C9,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 HFR
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL883C
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2025 5,091 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 4,956 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 4,392 miles

Offside Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 4,326 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Lower belt guard not fitted.

Pass 19 Jun 2019 4,099 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 3,956 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 3,735 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Jul 2017 3,735 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 3,302 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 2,988 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 2,296 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 1,680 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 1,391 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 748 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 490 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 489 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 489 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 HFR is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C in Red with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HFR, 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 HFR registered?

AY05 HFR is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C, first registered on 6 July 2005.

Is AY05 HFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY05 HFR shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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