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YJ05 FZO

2005 Harley-davidson XL883C

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

17,465 mi
Last recorded17,465 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C9,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ05 FZO
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL883C
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 17,465 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 13,309 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2024 13,309 miles

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 7,417 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 7,417 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 7,149 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 7,116 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 May 2018 6,945 miles
Fail 26 May 2018 6,945 miles

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 6,178 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy noisy pipes (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 5,665 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 3,875 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 3,274 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 2,815 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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YJ05 FZO is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YJ05 FZO, 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.

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What year was YJ05 FZO registered?

YJ05 FZO is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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