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GN05 LYF

2005 Harley-davidson XL883C

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

14,234 mi
Last recorded14,234 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C9,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN05 LYF
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL883C
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2024 14,234 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 14,080 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 14,080 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 14,061 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 13,762 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 13,233 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Fail 3 May 2012 13,233 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Pass 24 May 2011 12,047 miles

sidewall [front tyre] slightly perished

Pass 1 Jun 2010 8,945 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 7,356 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 7,356 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 10 May 2008 5,509 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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GN05 LYF is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GN05 LYF, 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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What year was GN05 LYF registered?

GN05 LYF is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C, first registered on 12 May 2005.

Is GN05 LYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN05 LYF shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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