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LJ05 UOA

2005 Harley Davidson XL883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

12,901 mi
Last recorded12,901 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Harley Davidson XL8838,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 UOA
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL883
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 12,901 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 12,899 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 12,897 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 12,891 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 12,839 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 12,694 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 12,505 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 11,616 miles

NUMBERPLATE CRACKED IN SEVERAL PLACES

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 16,210 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 9,861 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 9,861 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 1,595 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 1,568 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 1,568 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 1,568 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 UOA 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 86.7%.

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 UOA, 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 UOA registered?

LJ05 UOA is a 2005 Harley Davidson XL883, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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The MOT history for LJ05 UOA shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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