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HM55 HOG

2005 Harley Davidson XL883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

6,119 mi
Last recorded6,119 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Harley Davidson XL8838,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHM55 HOG
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL883
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2024 6,119 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 6,036 miles

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 5,875 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 5,306 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 5,305 miles

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 4,901 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2015 4,482 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 3,395 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 2,373 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 2,363 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 19 May 2012 1,576 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 1,092 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 960 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 678 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 467 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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HM55 HOG is a 2005 Harley Davidson XL883 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 HM55 HOG, 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 HM55 HOG registered?

HM55 HOG is a 2005 Harley Davidson XL883, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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The MOT history for HM55 HOG shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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