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YN05 WNK

2005 Harley Davidson XL883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

11,240 mi
Last recorded11,240 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Harley Davidson XL8838,874 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN05 WNK
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL883
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 11,240 miles

Pillion seat slightly loose (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 May 2026 11,238 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pillion seat slightly loose (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Sep 2023 11,226 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 10,316 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 7,978 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 7,978 miles

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2016 6,153 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 5,868 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 5,023 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 4,392 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 3,879 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 3,586 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 3,351 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 2,952 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 2,952 miles

Rear Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 2,642 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 WNK is a 2005 Harley Davidson XL883 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YN05 WNK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YN05 WNK registered?

YN05 WNK is a 2005 Harley Davidson XL883, first registered on 8 June 2005.

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