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GN05 WLD

2005 Harley-davidson XL883C

Red Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

55,486 mi
Last recorded55,486 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C9,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN05 WLD
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL883C
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 55,486 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 53,641 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 50,668 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 48,738 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 48,651 miles

Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear tyer has slight fluctuation on roller test

Fail 9 Apr 2014

Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Rear tyer has slight fluctuation on roller test

Pass 13 Jul 2013 48,465 miles

Slight Variation (Fluctuation) on rear tyer rotation.

Pass 10 Jul 2012 42,313 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 37,068 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 28,145 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 28,145 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 21,210 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 21,210 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 10,326 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 10,326 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 WLD is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C in Red with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WLD, 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 WLD registered?

GN05 WLD is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C, first registered on 16 July 2005.

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