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BX55 VFN

2005 Harley-davidson XL883C

Silver Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

12,225 mi
Last recorded12,225 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C9,797 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX55 VFN
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL883C
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2019 12,225 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 12,112 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 11,537 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 10,663 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 10,663 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 9,639 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 9,467 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 8,850 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 8,078 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 8,078 miles

Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 7,015 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 6,291 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 5,656 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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BX55 VFN is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C in Silver with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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

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 BX55 VFN, 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 BX55 VFN registered?

BX55 VFN is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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The MOT history for BX55 VFN shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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