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YJ55 XKX

2005 Harley-davidson XL883C

Silver Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

33,519 mi
Last recorded33,519 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C9,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ55 XKX
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL883C
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 33,519 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2025 33,519 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Fail 30 Jul 2025 33,519 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2018 33,505 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 33,505 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 33,491 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 30,520 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 30,219 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 27,197 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 8,138 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 23,603 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 21,401 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 16,466 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 6,851 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 6,165 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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YJ55 XKX is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C in Silver with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YJ55 XKX, 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 YJ55 XKX registered?

YJ55 XKX is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C, first registered on 10 October 2005.

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