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FJ54 VKB

2005 Harley-davidson XL883C

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

35,422 mi
Last recorded35,422 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C9,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ54 VKB
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL883C
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 35,422 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Lower Side stand pivot worn

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

Pass 11 May 2024 35,111 miles

Nearside Lower Side stand pivot worn

Offside Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 34,958 miles

Nearside Stand pivot/locking device worn

Offside Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 20 Aug 2022 34,958 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Showing white light (lense missing) (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected Missing (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Stand pivot/locking device worn

Fail 16 Jul 2022 34,942 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly Throttle sticks/races when bars turned towards O/S (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Stand pivot/locking device worn

Offside Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 18 Jun 2022 34,924 miles

Offside Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Side stand pivot lock device worn

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim Slight runout in rim on O/S (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively May be due to tyre excessively under inflated (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre under inflated 14psi

Rear Tyre under inflated 13psi

Pass 27 Jun 2020 30,237 miles

Front front tyre under inflated

Fail 12 Oct 2019 30,219 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 29,274 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 28,199 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 19,643 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 11,553 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 11,000 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 8,396 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 4,968 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 4,809 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 3,876 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 19 Aug 2010 3,876 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 2,816 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

silencer bolts missing from each silencer but not loose.

Pass 7 Apr 2009 1,932 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 1,201 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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FJ54 VKB is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FJ54 VKB, 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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FJ54 VKB is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C, first registered on 22 January 2005.

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