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LK05 JYL

2005 Harley-davidson XL883C

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

10,953 mi
Last recorded10,953 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C9,797 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK05 JYL
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL883C
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 10,953 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 10,229 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 9,596 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 9,192 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 9,181 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 14,720 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 9,078 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2015 8,914 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 8,914 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 8,439 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 7,522 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 7,302 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 7,176 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 7,064 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 7,064 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 6,610 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 6,463 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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LK05 JYL is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 LK05 JYL, 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

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What year was LK05 JYL registered?

LK05 JYL is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C, first registered on 26 May 2005.

Is LK05 JYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LK05 JYL shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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