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LJ54 MHK

2005 Harley-davidson XL883C

Yellow Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

20,589 mi
Last recorded20,589 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C9,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ54 MHK
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL883C
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 20,589 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 20,550 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 20,521 miles

rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 20 Aug 2022 20,459 miles

rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 3 Sep 2021 20,414 miles

Rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 3 Sep 2020 20,325 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 20,242 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 20,145 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 20,006 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 19,943 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 19,089 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 19,583 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 17,790 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 15,526 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 13,143 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2010 10,320 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 7,460 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 4,725 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 4,725 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 27 Dec 2007 4,018 miles

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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LJ54 MHK is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C in Yellow with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LJ54 MHK, 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.

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LJ54 MHK is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C, first registered on 10 January 2005.

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