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HD05 ULU

2005 Harley Davidson XL883

Red Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

15,371 mi
Last recorded15,371 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Harley Davidson XL8838,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD05 ULU
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL883
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 15,371 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2024 15,269 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 15,034 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 12,800 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 12,800 miles

Front Stop lamp not working Control (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 12,335 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 12,156 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 11,931 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 11,343 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 11,058 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 10,522 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 10,510 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 10,173 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 9,497 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 8,923 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 8,477 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 8,064 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 7,462 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 5,053 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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HD05 ULU is a 2005 Harley Davidson XL883 in Red with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HD05 ULU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HD05 ULU registered?

HD05 ULU is a 2005 Harley Davidson XL883, first registered on 16 June 2005.

Is HD05 ULU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HD05 ULU shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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