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EU05 HCZ

2005 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

8,277 mi
Last recorded8,277 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson Xlh 8838,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU05 HCZ
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 8,277 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2025 8,277 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2024 6,404 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2024 6,404 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 4,477 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 4,291 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 4,093 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2020 4,074 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 4,048 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 4,030 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 3,894 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 3,856 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 3,435 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 3,197 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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EU05 HCZ is a 2005 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EU05 HCZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EU05 HCZ registered?

EU05 HCZ is a 2005 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 6 May 2005.

Is EU05 HCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU05 HCZ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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