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B13 BAM

2005 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Maroon Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

1,219 mi
Last recorded1,219 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson Xlh 8838,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB13 BAM
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year2005
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 1,219 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 1,212 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 1,068 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 851 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 28 Jun 2022 851 miles

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))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2021 704 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 692 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 571 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 275 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 1 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 36,382 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 33,821 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 26,079 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 23,076 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 20,340 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 25,382 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 8,169 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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B13 BAM is a 2005 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Maroon with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B13 BAM, 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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B13 BAM is a 2005 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 17 October 2005.

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