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LX05 GXK

2005 Harley-davidson XL 883R

Orange Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

13,695 mi
Last recorded13,695 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883R8,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 GXK
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883R
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc
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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 12 Aug 2025 13,695 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 13,184 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 12,892 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 12,597 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 12,335 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 12,142 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 11,916 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 11,587 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 11,332 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 10,874 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 9,978 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 9,083 miles

front tyre starting to perish

Pass 23 May 2012 8,322 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 7,040 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 6,049 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 May 2009 5,757 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 5,278 miles

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL 883R?

Based on 8,323 MOT tests across 736 vehicles.

89.6%
Pass Rate
470
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
736
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 31
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 27
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 25
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 22
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 20
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LX05 GXK is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883R in Orange with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883R models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 8,982 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Harley-davidson XL 883R fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 31 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LX05 GXK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson XL 883R typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 21 years old, this Harley-davidson XL 883R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LX05 GXK registered?

LX05 GXK is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883R, first registered on 22 June 2005.

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