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LF54 HCV

2005 Harley Davidson XL883

Red Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

33,668 mi
Last recorded33,668 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Harley Davidson XL8838,874 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF54 HCV
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL883
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 26 Feb 2026 33,668 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2025 32,344 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 31,455 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 30,201 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 28,733 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 27,478 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 25,807 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 24,114 miles
Pass 13 May 2017
Pass 25 May 2016

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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LF54 HCV is a 2005 Harley Davidson XL883 in Red with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LF54 HCV, 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 LF54 HCV registered?

LF54 HCV is a 2005 Harley Davidson XL883, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is LF54 HCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF54 HCV shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LF54 HCV have outstanding finance?

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