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DK02 YES

2005 Harley-davidson XL883C

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

24,660 mi
Last recorded24,660 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C9,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK02 YES
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL883C
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc
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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 24,660 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 23,526 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 21,253 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 18,918 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 18,918 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 16,777 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 16,229 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 16,170 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 16,069 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 15,871 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 15,391 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 13,886 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 11,791 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 9,902 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 8,384 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 5,830 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 5,830 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 4 May 2010 4,062 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 1,851 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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DK02 YES is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DK02 YES, 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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DK02 YES is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C, first registered on 4 May 2005.

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