CarVerify

Free Car Check

EU05 UHS

2005 Harley Davidson XL883

Black Petrol 883cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

13,341 mi
Last recorded13,341 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Harley Davidson XL8838,874 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Harley Davidson
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU05 UHS
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL883
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 13,341 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2026 13,341 miles

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

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 12,298 miles

Front tyre perishing

Pass 12 Jul 2023 12,242 miles

Front Front tyre slight perrishing

Fail 12 Jul 2023 12,242 miles

Front Front tyre slight perrishing

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 11,967 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 11,341 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 11,232 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 10,891 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 9,761 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 7,555 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 7,352 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 6,268 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 6,268 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 3,065 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 2,992 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 2,210 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 1,926 miles

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson XL883?

Based on 13,192 MOT tests across 1,361 vehicles.

88.0%
Pass Rate
480
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,361
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 60
reflector on motorcycle missing 52
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 47
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 43
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 43
Full Harley Davidson XL883 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EU05 UHS is a 2005 Harley Davidson XL883 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2005 Harley Davidson XL883 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 8,874 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 XL883 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 60 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EU05 UHS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson XL883 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 21 years old, this Harley Davidson XL883 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EU05 UHS?

You can check the full history of EU05 UHS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EU05 UHS registered?

EU05 UHS is a 2005 Harley Davidson XL883, first registered on 27 May 2005.

Is EU05 UHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU05 UHS shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EU05 UHS have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EU05 UHS. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.