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HX05 SXO

2005 Harley-davidson XL883C

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

11,087 mi
Last recorded11,087 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C9,797 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX05 SXO
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL883C
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc
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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 11,087 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 11,037 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 10,712 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 10,503 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 9,912 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 8,601 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 8,434 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 8,309 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 7,307 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 4,763 miles

advise + this vehicle is fitted with an aftermarket baffled exhaust system

Pass 18 Jul 2009 3,336 miles

Drive belt slightly tight (6.2.1d)

advise + all the indicators have been removed and the switch has been blanked off

advise + both front and rear brakes are noisey on application

advise + this machine is fitted with a after market baffled exhaust system

Fail 18 Jul 2009 3,317 miles

Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a) DANGEROUS

Drive belt slightly tight (6.2.1d)

advise + both front and rear brakes are noisey on application

advise + this machine is fitted with a after market baffled exhaust system

Pass 1 Jul 2008 819 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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HX05 SXO is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 HX05 SXO, 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 HX05 SXO registered?

HX05 SXO is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C, first registered on 20 July 2005.

Is HX05 SXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for HX05 SXO shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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