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DX05 HTZ

2005 Harley-davidson XL883C

Red Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

11,506 mi
Last recorded11,506 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C9,797 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX05 HTZ
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL883C
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 11,506 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 11,486 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 11,486 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 11,461 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 11,423 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 11,359 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 11,359 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (6.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 11,324 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 11,284 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 11,245 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 11,245 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 11,117 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 11,117 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2012 10,951 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2012 10,951 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2011 10,682 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 10,682 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 9,540 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 7,400 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2010 7,400 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 6,769 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 6,520 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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DX05 HTZ is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C in Red with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DX05 HTZ, 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 DX05 HTZ registered?

DX05 HTZ is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C, first registered on 15 April 2005.

Is DX05 HTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX05 HTZ shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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