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YN54 XVK

2005 Harley-davidson XL883C

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

22,150 mi
Last recorded22,150 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C9,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN54 XVK
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL883C
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2018 22,150 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 21,807 miles

Drive belt slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 21,804 miles

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

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Drive belt slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 21,237 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 21,098 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 21,098 miles

Front Brake lever attachment screws loose (3.1.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2014 18,156 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 20 Jun 2013 13,535 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 20 Jun 2013 13,530 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 21 May 2012 11,889 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Fail 21 May 2012 11,885 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 20 May 2011 9,757 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2010 9,702 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 8,157 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 7,435 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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YN54 XVK is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C in Black 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 YN54 XVK, 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 YN54 XVK registered?

YN54 XVK is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C, first registered on 24 January 2005.

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