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YJ05 ZSX

2005 Harley-davidson XL883C

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

38,722 mi
Last recorded38,722 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C9,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ05 ZSX
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL883C
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 38,722 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 34,203 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 29,356 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 29,140 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 28,521 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 28 Jun 2021 28,521 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 May 2020 27,730 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 27,105 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2018 27,105 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 24,439 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 21,380 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 14,268 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 14,168 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 11,223 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 10,808 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 9,432 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 7,606 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 6,314 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 ZSX is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C in Black 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 XL883C models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 9,797 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZSX, 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 ZSX registered?

YJ05 ZSX is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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