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FJ54 VKO

2005 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Red Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

17,401 mi
Last recorded17,401 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson Xlh 8838,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ54 VKO
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 17,401 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2024 16,840 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 15,117 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 14,758 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 24,234 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 9,514 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2018 9,484 miles

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

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (6.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 3,870 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 3,133 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 3,034 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 2,532 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 1,329 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 1,320 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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FJ54 VKO is a 2005 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Red with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FJ54 VKO, 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.

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FJ54 VKO is a 2005 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 8 January 2005.

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