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WX05 AFY

2005 Harley-davidson XL883C

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

190 mi
Last recorded190 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C9,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX05 AFY
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL883C
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 190 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 13 Apr 2026 186 miles

Front Suspension rod modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2019

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2018
Pass 25 Feb 2017 2,603 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 75 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Feb 2016 75 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 5,210 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 1,518 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2013 10,263 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 10,263 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 9,525 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2011 8,831 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 8,831 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 7,842 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 10,926 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 5,432 miles

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL883C?

Based on 6,019 MOT tests across 559 vehicles.

88.3%
Pass Rate
542
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
559
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 28
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 26
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 21
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 20
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 17
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WX05 AFY is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 9,797 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 XL883C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WX05 AFY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson XL883C typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Harley-davidson XL883C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WX05 AFY?

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What year was WX05 AFY registered?

WX05 AFY is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is WX05 AFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WX05 AFY shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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