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YN55 VXP

2005 Harley Davidson XL883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

23,770 mi
Last recorded23,770 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Harley Davidson XL8838,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN55 VXP
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL883
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 23,770 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 21,353 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front discs are worn close to the legal limit. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 20,606 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 19,038 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 May 2022 75,812 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 18,630 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 18,630 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 17,766 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 14,766 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 10,166 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 8,130 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 2,557 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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YN55 VXP is a 2005 Harley Davidson XL883 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 YN55 VXP, 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 YN55 VXP registered?

YN55 VXP is a 2005 Harley Davidson XL883, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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