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DX54 YKJ

2005 Harley-davidson XL 883R

Green Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

2,666 mi
Last recorded2,666 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883R8,982 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX54 YKJ
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883R
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2018 2,666 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 2,649 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 2,612 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 2,540 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 2,482 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.2.B2b)

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 27 Nov 2014 2,482 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 2,368 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 2,300 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 2,300 miles

Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 2,146 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 1,973 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 1,921 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 1,615 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 1,615 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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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DX54 YKJ is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883R in Green with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DX54 YKJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DX54 YKJ registered?

DX54 YKJ is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883R, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is DX54 YKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX54 YKJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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