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YJ05 GHV

2005 Harley-davidson XL883C

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2011
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

15,684 mi
Last recorded15,684 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2010
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C9,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ05 GHV
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL883C
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2010 15,684 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

throttle slightly stiff.front exhaust heat shield insecure.

Pass 11 Jun 2008 10,515 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 5 Jun 2008 10,484 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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 GHV is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GHV, 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 GHV registered?

YJ05 GHV is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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The MOT history for YJ05 GHV shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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