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GN05 LHO

2005 Harley Davidson XL883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

40,162 mi
Last recorded40,162 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Harley Davidson XL8838,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN05 LHO
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL883
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 40,162 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 39,071 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 38,133 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 36,925 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 35,093 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 33,659 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 33,488 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 33,166 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 31,981 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 30,967 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 30,119 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 28,590 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 26,855 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 24,945 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 22,991 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 22,991 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 22,521 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 22,180 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 20,357 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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GN05 LHO is a 2005 Harley Davidson XL883 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GN05 LHO, 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 GN05 LHO registered?

GN05 LHO is a 2005 Harley Davidson XL883, first registered on 1 April 2005.

Is GN05 LHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN05 LHO shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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