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GK05 EKB

2005 Harley Davidson XL883

Blue Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

10,167 mi
Last recorded10,167 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Harley Davidson XL8838,874 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 EKB
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL883
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 10,167 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2025 8,958 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 11,816 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 6,807 miles

Slight cracking and perishing to side walls of front tyre

Pass 10 Mar 2022 5,692 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 4,364 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 2,562 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 2,429 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 1,677 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 1,658 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 1,658 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 1,642 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 1,606 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 1,552 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 1,546 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 1,447 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 1,447 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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GK05 EKB is a 2005 Harley Davidson XL883 in Blue with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 GK05 EKB, 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 GK05 EKB registered?

GK05 EKB is a 2005 Harley Davidson XL883, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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