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YJ05 ZRK

2005 Harley Davidson XL883

Blue Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

6,730 mi
Last recorded6,730 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Harley Davidson XL8838,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ05 ZRK
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL883
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 6,730 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2025 226 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2024 17,522 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 17,333 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 17,202 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 16,687 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 15,473 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 13,697 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 12,220 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2016 10,989 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2015 9,590 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 7,645 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 5,696 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 4,767 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.2c)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 4,661 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2010 4,376 miles

Rear brake hose clip insecure

Fail 14 Aug 2009 3,123 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 3,123 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 ZRK is a 2005 Harley Davidson XL883 in Blue with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YJ05 ZRK, 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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YJ05 ZRK is a 2005 Harley Davidson XL883, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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