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WX05 AKF

2005 Harley Davidson XL883

Orange Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

34,437 mi
Last recorded34,437 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Harley Davidson XL8838,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX05 AKF
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL883
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 34,437 miles

drive belt loose

Pass 25 Sep 2024 29,625 miles

Belt guard missing.

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON the limit at time of test. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2024 29,625 miles

Belt guard missing.

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON the limit at time of test. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 25,270 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit brake pads aprox 2mm (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 20,705 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit brake pads approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a))

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front tyyre worn low and uneven

Pass 26 Jun 2021 14,385 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit @1.5mm (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 10,002 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit 2-3mm approx (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 6,274 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

corosion on rear shocks

corosion on rear shocks

travel on front brake lever

Pass 7 Feb 2018 2,218 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. rear shock cases (2.4.A.1a)

light pitting on fork stansions

slight bind on brakes

Pass 9 Aug 2016 1,663 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. light pitting on fork stansions (2.3.1)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

front brake spongy and travel on lever

surface corosion on frame suspension and exhaust due to lay up

Pass 10 Oct 2014 1,452 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 667 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 5,505 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 4,425 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 3,524 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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WX05 AKF is a 2005 Harley Davidson XL883 in Orange with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 WX05 AKF, 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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WX05 AKF is a 2005 Harley Davidson XL883, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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