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DX55 JWV

2005 Harley-davidson XL883C

Red Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

18,283 mi
Last recorded18,283 miles
Recorded on26 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C9,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX55 JWV
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL883C
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2022 18,283 miles

Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2022 18,278 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))

Pass 10 May 2021 17,344 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2019 16,512 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 7,771 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 7,588 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 7,057 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 6,617 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 5,337 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 5,331 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)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 5,331 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 3,975 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 3,730 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 3,276 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 3,276 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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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DX55 JWV is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C in Red with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DX55 JWV, 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 DX55 JWV registered?

DX55 JWV is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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