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LJ05 KHY

2005 Harley Davidson XL883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

16,724 mi
Last recorded16,724 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Harley Davidson XL8838,874 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 KHY
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL883
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 16,724 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 16,600 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 26,426 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 19,011 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 15,200 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 14,335 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 14,325 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 12,585 miles

rear lamp l e d cluster

rear wheel stiff to spin

Pass 8 Aug 2017 12,075 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 12,075 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 11,183 miles

Rear lamp assembly/indicators aftermarket

Pass 17 Jun 2015 10,978 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 9,719 miles

L.E.D.tail unit fitted at time of test

Pass 12 Apr 2013 6,888 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 6,784 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

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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LJ05 KHY 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 80%.

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 LJ05 KHY, 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 LJ05 KHY registered?

LJ05 KHY is a 2005 Harley Davidson XL883, first registered on 1 April 2005.

Is LJ05 KHY safe to buy?

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