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GX05 KKG

2005 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

22,190 mi
Last recorded22,190 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson Xlh 8838,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 KKG
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 22,190 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 20,581 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 18,313 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 16,759 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 14,822 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 14,738 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 13,729 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 11,240 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 9,049 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 8,117 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 7,635 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front tyre perished, starts to boulge

Rear tyre perished, starts to boulge

Fail 4 Apr 2016 7,633 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front tyre perished, starts to boulge

Rear tyre perished, starts to boulge

Pass 25 Mar 2015 7,281 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 6,968 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 6,641 miles

front tyre has small cracks in the side wall

Pass 7 Feb 2012 6,353 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 4,492 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 4,492 miles

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

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 3,535 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 2,982 miles

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson Xlh 883?

Based on 47,203 MOT tests across 3,976 vehicles.

88.8%
Pass Rate
432
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
3,976
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 217
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 169
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 150
reflector on motorcycle missing 145
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 135
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GX05 KKG is a 2005 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2005 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.1% with a typical mileage of 8,945 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 Xlh 883 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 217 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GX05 KKG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson Xlh 883 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 21 years old, this Harley-davidson Xlh 883 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GX05 KKG registered?

GX05 KKG is a 2005 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 24 June 2005.

Is GX05 KKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX05 KKG shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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