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FJ05 JKY

2005 Harley-davidson XL 883R

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

18,759 mi
Last recorded18,759 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883R8,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ05 JKY
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883R
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 19 Aug 2025 18,759 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 18,640 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 18,584 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 18,529 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 18,362 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 18,287 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 17,934 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 17,537 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 17,174 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 17,042 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 16,637 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 16,136 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 15,541 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 15,003 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 13,300 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 11,236 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 9,231 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 5,412 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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FJ05 JKY is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883R in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FJ05 JKY, 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 FJ05 JKY registered?

FJ05 JKY is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883R, first registered on 7 April 2005.

Is FJ05 JKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ05 JKY shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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