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YN55 VYC

2005 Harley Davidson XL883

Silver Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Harley Davidson XL8838,874 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN55 VYC
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL883
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026
Pass 31 Oct 2024
Pass 4 Oct 2023
Pass 12 Oct 2022
Pass 13 Oct 2021

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 25,552 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 1 Jul 2020 25,552 miles

Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 21,957 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 17,802 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 12,649 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 10,730 miles

front tyre starting to perish.

Pass 23 Apr 2013 6,939 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 6,939 miles

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 5,720 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 5,638 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 5,638 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 5,972 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 5,161 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 VYC is a 2005 Harley Davidson XL883 in Silver with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YN55 VYC, 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 VYC registered?

YN55 VYC is a 2005 Harley Davidson XL883, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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The MOT history for YN55 VYC shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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