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FJ55 FXY

2005 Harley Davidson XL883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

9,928 mi
Last recorded9,928 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Harley Davidson XL8838,874 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ55 FXY
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL883
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 9,928 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 8,959 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 8,948 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 8,861 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 8,837 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 8,747 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 8,516 miles

Offside Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 17 Sep 2014 8,516 miles

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

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 8,094 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 7,704 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 6,699 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 5,422 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 5,422 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 3,149 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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FJ55 FXY is a 2005 Harley Davidson XL883 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FJ55 FXY, 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.

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What year was FJ55 FXY registered?

FJ55 FXY is a 2005 Harley Davidson XL883, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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