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YN05 PJY

2005 Harley Davidson XL883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

13,666 mi
Last recorded13,666 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Harley Davidson XL8838,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN05 PJY
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL883
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 13,666 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 13,190 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 12,700 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 12,031 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 11,155 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 10,496 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 9,392 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 9,034 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 7,588 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 6,379 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 4,988 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 4,988 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 4,179 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 3,280 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 2,906 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 2,906 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 2,887 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 2,633 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 2,613 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 2,380 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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YN05 PJY is a 2005 Harley Davidson XL883 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YN05 PJY, 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 YN05 PJY registered?

YN05 PJY is a 2005 Harley Davidson XL883, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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