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A18 BKS

2005 Harley-davidson XL 883R

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2014
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

6,671 mi
Last recorded6,671 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2013
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883R8,982 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 BKS
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883R
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2013 6,671 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 6,372 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 6,372 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 5,877 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 5,126 miles

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL 883R?

Based on 8,323 MOT tests across 736 vehicles.

89.6%
Pass Rate
470
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
736
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 31
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 27
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 25
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 22
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 20
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A18 BKS is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883R in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883R models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 8,982 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 XL 883R fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 31 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A18 BKS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson XL 883R typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 21 years old, this Harley-davidson XL 883R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A18 BKS registered?

A18 BKS is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883R, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is A18 BKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A18 BKS shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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