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AE55 CYL

2005 Harley-davidson XL 883R

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

3,547 mi
Last recorded3,547 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883R8,982 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 CYL
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883R
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2020 3,547 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 3,382 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 3,294 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 2,904 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 2,904 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 12 May 2015 2,196 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 1,157 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2013
Pass 25 Aug 2011
Pass 12 Mar 2011 16,238 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 15,508 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 12,898 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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AE55 CYL is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883R in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AE55 CYL, 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 AE55 CYL registered?

AE55 CYL is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883R, first registered on 7 September 2005.

Is AE55 CYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE55 CYL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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