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LJ55 HXT

2005 Harley-davidson XL883C

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

19,786 mi
Last recorded19,786 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C9,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 HXT
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL883C
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 19,786 miles

Central Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim Spoked wheel is marginally un-true (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 19,761 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 19,492 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 28 Jun 2022 19,492 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 18,389 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 16,664 miles

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 29 Jun 2020 16,651 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (6.1.2 (c))

Engine mounting/bracket excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Apr 2019 14,571 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 13,409 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 13,409 miles

Stop lamp not working rear switch (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick rear (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 22 May 2017 12,140 miles

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

Exhaust noisy Front (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 10,554 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 9,928 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 9,651 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 9,081 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 8,925 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 7,236 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 5,808 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 3,810 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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LJ55 HXT is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 LJ55 HXT, 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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LJ55 HXT is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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