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RO53 HOG

2005 Harley Davidson XL883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

8,829 mi
Last recorded8,829 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Harley Davidson XL8838,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO53 HOG
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL883
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 8,829 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 May 2024 8,366 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 7,440 miles

Drive belt pulley worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 9 Jun 2023 7,410 miles

Drive belt excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Footrest insecure left footrest assembly (6.2.12 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Drive belt pulley worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 7,373 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 7,341 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 37,545 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 2,020 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 4,161 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 3,847 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 3,823 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 3,817 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 3,769 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 3,686 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 2,294 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 1,989 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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RO53 HOG is a 2005 Harley Davidson XL883 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RO53 HOG, 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 RO53 HOG registered?

RO53 HOG is a 2005 Harley Davidson XL883, first registered on 7 June 2005.

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