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LJ05 UMW

2005 Harley Davidson XL883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,480 mi
Last recorded42,480 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Harley Davidson XL8838,874 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 UMW
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL883
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 31 Oct 2025 42,480 miles

Front Tyre Slightly Perished

Pass 3 Oct 2024 41,896 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 41,130 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 40,184 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 39,297 miles

Exhaust noisy AFTERMARKET SILENCERS FITTED (8.1.1 (a))

HORN NOTE NOT VERY STRONG

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit TYRE VIRTUALLY ON ACCEPTABLE WEAR LIMIT OF 1MM TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 38,304 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 36,040 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 33,128 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 33,126 miles

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 UMW is a 2005 Harley Davidson XL883 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 LJ05 UMW, 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 UMW registered?

LJ05 UMW is a 2005 Harley Davidson XL883, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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