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YJ05 GGE

2005 Harley Davidson XL883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

9,886 mi
Last recorded9,886 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Harley Davidson XL8838,874 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ05 GGE
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL883
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 26 Aug 2025 9,886 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 8,805 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 7,493 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 6,972 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 4,931 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 4,543 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 3,264 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 2,000 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 1,826 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 1,761 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 1,070 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 1,058 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 1,035 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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YJ05 GGE is a 2005 Harley Davidson XL883 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YJ05 GGE, 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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What year was YJ05 GGE registered?

YJ05 GGE is a 2005 Harley Davidson XL883, first registered on 1 April 2005.

Is YJ05 GGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ05 GGE shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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