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MV05 DZX

2005 Harley Davidson XL883

Orange Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

17,920 mi
Last recorded17,920 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Harley Davidson XL8838,874 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 DZX
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL883
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 17,920 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 20 Apr 2026 17,920 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2025 16,697 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2025 16,697 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 15,709 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 15,198 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2021 15,163 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 14,788 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 26 May 2018 14,570 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 14,321 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 13,644 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 13,002 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 12,026 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 11,412 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 10,444 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 8,861 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 5,187 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2009 5,187 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Front Upper Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 3,047 miles

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson XL883?

Based on 13,192 MOT tests across 1,361 vehicles.

88.0%
Pass Rate
480
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,361
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 60
reflector on motorcycle missing 52
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 47
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 43
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 43
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MV05 DZX is a 2005 Harley Davidson XL883 in Orange with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2005 Harley Davidson XL883 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 8,874 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 XL883 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 60 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MV05 DZX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson XL883 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 21 years old, this Harley Davidson XL883 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MV05 DZX registered?

MV05 DZX is a 2005 Harley Davidson XL883, first registered on 19 August 2005.

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