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WX05 UBE

2005 Harley Davidson XL883

Orange Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2023
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

8,102 mi
Last recorded8,102 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Harley Davidson XL8838,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX05 UBE
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL883
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2022 8,102 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Nearside grip not fitting correctly but secure

Fuel cap rubber starting to deteriorate

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2017 8,036 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Riders seat slightly loose.

Fail 21 Apr 2017 8,036 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Riders seat slightly loose.

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 7,900 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 7,900 miles

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

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

Registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 7,739 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 7,330 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 7,310 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 6,494 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 UBE is a 2005 Harley Davidson XL883 in Orange with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WX05 UBE, 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 UBE is a 2005 Harley Davidson XL883, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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