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BX05 URC

2005 Harley Davidson XL883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

30,431 mi
Last recorded30,431 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Harley Davidson XL8838,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 URC
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL883
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 30,431 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 29,583 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 28,939 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 28,221 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 44,323 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 26,953 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 26,598 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 24,475 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 21,968 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 18,948 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 16,092 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 17,749 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 7,814 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

the front tyre has a very slight crack

Pass 1 Aug 2012 5,701 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 5,558 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 3,195 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 3,008 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 3,008 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 2,088 miles

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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BX05 URC is a 2005 Harley Davidson XL883 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BX05 URC, 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 BX05 URC registered?

BX05 URC is a 2005 Harley Davidson XL883, first registered on 21 March 2005.

Is BX05 URC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX05 URC shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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