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WU05 AOL

2005 Harley Davidson XL883

Grey Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

22,106 mi
Last recorded22,106 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Harley Davidson XL8838,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU05 AOL
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL883
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 22,106 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 20,868 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 20,330 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 19,846 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 18,577 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 18,006 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 17,547 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 17,094 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2019 17,094 miles

Handlebar so insecure it is likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2017 15,249 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Jul 2017 15,249 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 14,573 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 13,649 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 12,903 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 11,621 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 10,729 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 10,367 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 9,879 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 7,265 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 5,011 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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WU05 AOL is a 2005 Harley Davidson XL883 in Grey with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WU05 AOL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WU05 AOL registered?

WU05 AOL is a 2005 Harley Davidson XL883, first registered on 25 August 2005.

Is WU05 AOL safe to buy?

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