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OU55 EBJ

2005 Harley-davidson XL883C

Silver Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

21,343 mi
Last recorded21,343 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C9,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU55 EBJ
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL883C
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 21,343 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 20,408 miles

Exhaust noisy AFTER MARKET EXHAUST SYSTEM FITTED WHICH IS LOUDER THAN ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT. (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 17,696 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 14,690 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2022 14,690 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 11,312 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2021 11,312 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 8,585 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 5,574 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 2,890 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 2,500 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 2,293 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 1,201 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 1,189 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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OU55 EBJ is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C in Silver with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OU55 EBJ, 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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What year was OU55 EBJ registered?

OU55 EBJ is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C, first registered on 22 December 2005.

Is OU55 EBJ safe to buy?

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