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H13 XLR

2005 Harley Davidson XL883

Orange Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

5,429 mi
Last recorded5,429 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Harley Davidson XL8838,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH13 XLR
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL883
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 5,429 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 4,657 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2025 4,623 miles

Front Brake component inadequately mounted brake hose (1.1.21 (c))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock brake hoses (2.1.4 (c))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 2,492 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 2,334 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 2,327 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2015 2,162 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 2,127 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 1,958 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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H13 XLR is a 2005 Harley Davidson XL883 in Orange with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 H13 XLR, 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.

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What year was H13 XLR registered?

H13 XLR is a 2005 Harley Davidson XL883, first registered on 1 April 2005.

Is H13 XLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for H13 XLR shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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