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FJ05 JNU

2005 Harley Davidson XL883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

17,017 mi
Last recorded17,017 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Harley Davidson XL8838,874 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ05 JNU
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL883
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 17,017 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 16,869 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 16,406 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 16,406 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 22 May 2018 15,516 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 14,989 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 14,667 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 14,667 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 13,268 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2013 12,117 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 17 May 2012 10,828 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 10,828 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 11 May 2011 10,469 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 10,001 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 8,069 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
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FJ05 JNU is a 2005 Harley Davidson XL883 in Black 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 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 FJ05 JNU, 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

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What year was FJ05 JNU registered?

FJ05 JNU is a 2005 Harley Davidson XL883, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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