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SF05 LCG

2005 Harley Davidson XL883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

16,806 mi
Last recorded16,806 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Harley Davidson XL8838,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF05 LCG
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL883
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 16,806 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2026 16,806 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 16,715 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front tyre perished

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened swinging arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2025 16,715 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front tyre perished

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened swinging arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 16,528 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 16,528 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 15,534 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 13,784 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded under yoke (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

sidestand bent

Pass 17 Sep 2020 12,376 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 11,989 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 11,932 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 11,722 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 11,646 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 11,366 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 11,165 miles

front tyre worn

Pass 3 May 2011 10,487 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 10,487 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 7 May 2010 10,137 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 May 2009 9,016 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 7,175 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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SF05 LCG is a 2005 Harley Davidson XL883 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SF05 LCG, 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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SF05 LCG is a 2005 Harley Davidson XL883, first registered on 1 May 2005.

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