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LJ05 WPW

2005 Harley-davidson XL883C

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

23,384 mi
Last recorded23,384 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C9,797 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 WPW
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL883C
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 23,384 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 21,511 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 19,530 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 17,911 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 17,817 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 17,817 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 17,801 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2019 17,789 miles

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 17,492 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 16,898 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 16,047 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 15,383 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 14,551 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2014 14,551 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 13,183 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 12,218 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 11,111 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 9,513 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 7,434 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 2,138 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL883C?

Based on 6,019 MOT tests across 559 vehicles.

88.3%
Pass Rate
542
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
559
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 28
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 26
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 21
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 20
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 17
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LJ05 WPW is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 9,797 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 XL883C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ05 WPW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson XL883C typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Harley-davidson XL883C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LJ05 WPW?

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What year was LJ05 WPW registered?

LJ05 WPW is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C, first registered on 28 July 2005.

Is LJ05 WPW safe to buy?

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