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BX05 USW

2005 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Silver Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

37,422 mi
Last recorded37,422 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson Xlh 8838,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 USW
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 37,422 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 37,190 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 36,856 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 36,856 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 36,497 miles

Rear Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 36,354 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 21,167 miles

Central Front headlamp has a beam aim corrector fitted.

Fail 9 Mar 2019 21,167 miles

Central Front headlamp has a beam aim corrector fitted.

Central Rear Stop lamp not working fitted new bulb (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 18,619 miles

Central Front headlamp has a beam corrector fitted.

Pass 5 Nov 2016 16,858 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 16,835 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2015 14,547 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

headlamp beam image corrector fitted

Pass 1 May 2014 13,881 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 13,501 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 2 May 2012 13,003 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 12,338 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2010 10,955 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 9,582 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

head light taped

Pass 14 Mar 2008 7,275 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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BX05 USW is a 2005 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Silver with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BX05 USW, 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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BX05 USW is a 2005 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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