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AY55 EHC

2005 Harley Davidson XL883

Orange Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

16,567 mi
Last recorded16,567 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Harley Davidson XL8838,874 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 EHC
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL883
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 16,567 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Feb 2025 16,149 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2022 15,596 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2022 15,596 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 15,252 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2021 15,252 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 13,639 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 9,944 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 9,889 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 9,859 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 9,781 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 9,536 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 9,227 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 8,829 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 7,554 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 6,679 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 6,676 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson XL883?

Based on 13,192 MOT tests across 1,361 vehicles.

88.0%
Pass Rate
480
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,361
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 60
reflector on motorcycle missing 52
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 47
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 43
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 43
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AY55 EHC is a 2005 Harley Davidson XL883 in Orange with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2005 Harley Davidson XL883 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 8,874 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 XL883 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 60 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY55 EHC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson XL883 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 21 years old, this Harley Davidson XL883 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AY55 EHC registered?

AY55 EHC is a 2005 Harley Davidson XL883, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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