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LJ05 UMR

2005 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

54,545 mi
Last recorded54,545 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson Xlh 8838,945 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 UMR
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 54,545 miles

Offside Rear Inner drive chain rubbing on the frame

Pass 12 Aug 2023 54,537 miles

Chain slightly wearing on frame.

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 10 Jun 2023 54,519 miles

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 52,804 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 52,577 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 48,846 miles

Drive belt worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

slight notch in steering bearings

Pass 23 Jul 2015 43,673 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 41,906 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Nov 2012 40,563 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 40,563 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 38,839 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 38,839 miles

Nearside Front Upper Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 36,205 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 34,384 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 34,384 miles

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

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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LJ05 UMR is a 2005 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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 LJ05 UMR, 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 LJ05 UMR registered?

LJ05 UMR is a 2005 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 22 June 2005.

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The MOT history for LJ05 UMR shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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