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HX05 SXA

2005 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Red Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

46,047 mi
Last recorded46,047 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson Xlh 8838,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX05 SXA
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 46,047 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 43,468 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 40,986 miles

Clutch cable thought, possibly damaged inside.

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 39,336 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 36,190 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 33,600 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 32,756 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 30,879 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 27,182 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 31 Aug 2016 35,418 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2015 14,957 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 12,121 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 9,137 miles

after market exhaust fitted

Fail 14 Aug 2013 9,131 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

after market exhaust fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2012 5,718 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 3,815 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 3,779 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 3,742 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 3,506 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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HX05 SXA is a 2005 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Red with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HX05 SXA, 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.

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What year was HX05 SXA registered?

HX05 SXA is a 2005 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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The MOT history for HX05 SXA shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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