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H15 FJK

2005 Harley-davidson XL883C

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

41,506 mi
Last recorded41,506 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C9,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH15 FJK
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL883C
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 41,506 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 41,260 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 40,473 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 39,395 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2022 39,395 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 37,767 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 37,640 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 37,563 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 35,329 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 34,671 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 33,554 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 30,413 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 25,291 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 19,926 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 15,388 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 11,011 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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H15 FJK is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 H15 FJK, 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 H15 FJK registered?

H15 FJK is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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