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FH05 VPZ

2005 Harley-davidson XL883C

Blue Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

17,169 mi
Last recorded17,169 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C9,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 VPZ
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL883C
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 17,169 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 17,075 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 16,847 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 16,794 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 16,675 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 28 Apr 2022 16,675 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 16,592 miles
Pass 1 May 2020 16,486 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 16,141 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 11,884 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2017 11,849 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 11,695 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2015 11,684 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 11,664 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2012 11,606 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 11,516 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2010 11,208 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 10,358 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 9,854 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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FH05 VPZ is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C in Blue with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FH05 VPZ, 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 FH05 VPZ registered?

FH05 VPZ is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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