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J111 FEV

2005 Harley-davidson XL883C

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

17,763 mi
Last recorded17,763 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C9,797 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ111 FEV
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL883C
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2026 17,763 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2026 17,763 miles

Central Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2026 17,732 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Aug 2025 16,836 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 16,322 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 25,707 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 15,803 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 15,545 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 15,321 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 14,763 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 14,121 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 13,625 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 12,636 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 11,702 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2014 10,075 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 4,771 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 4,365 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 3,009 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2011 3,009 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 1,492 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 1,449 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 1,328 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 1,035 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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J111 FEV is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J111 FEV, 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 J111 FEV registered?

J111 FEV is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C, first registered on 12 January 2005.

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