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WU05 BDE

2005 Harley Davidson XL883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

49,826 mi
Last recorded49,826 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Harley Davidson XL8838,874 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU05 BDE
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL883
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 49,826 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 47,228 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 46,901 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2021 46,736 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 46,138 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 45,935 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 42,149 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 41,430 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 36,035 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 35,413 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 32,906 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 32,906 miles

Rear Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 32,530 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 32,530 miles

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 30,642 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 30,642 miles

Rear Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 25,740 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 25,740 miles

Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fail 9 Oct 2009 20,290 miles

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 20,290 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 14,363 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 14,363 miles

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

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 BDE 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 72.7%.

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 WU05 BDE, 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 BDE registered?

WU05 BDE is a 2005 Harley Davidson XL883, first registered on 1 July 2005.

Is WU05 BDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU05 BDE shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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