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SF05 LCY

2005 Harley Davidson XL883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

19,720 mi
Last recorded19,720 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Harley Davidson XL8838,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF05 LCY
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL883
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 19,720 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2025 19,580 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2024 18,998 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 17,859 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 16,362 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 16,362 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 16,220 miles

Stop lamp not working with front or rear brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 15,687 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 15,226 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 15,226 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2018 14,452 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 13,696 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 12,692 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2016 12,692 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2015 11,630 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 10,661 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 10,097 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 9,654 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 6,434 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 7,483 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 6,534 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 5,894 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 LCY is a 2005 Harley Davidson XL883 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 LCY, 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 SF05 LCY registered?

SF05 LCY is a 2005 Harley Davidson XL883, first registered on 26 May 2005.

Is SF05 LCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF05 LCY shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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