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FJ55 FXW

2005 Harley Davidson 883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

15,300 mi
Last recorded15,300 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Harley Davidson 8838,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ55 FXW
MakeHarley Davidson
Model883
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 15,300 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 14 Aug 2025 15,300 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 13,200 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 11,080 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 9,631 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 9,617 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 9,606 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake light switch foot pedal

Pass 30 Apr 2016 9,536 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 May 2015 7,714 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 6,510 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 6,503 miles

Rear Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 24 May 2013 5,377 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 4,589 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 4,369 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2010 4,369 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 3,332 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 2,486 miles

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson 883?

Based on 2,024 MOT tests across 247 vehicles.

86.4%
Pass Rate
410
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
247
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 12
reflector on motorcycle missing 10
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 7
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released 7
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 6
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FJ55 FXW is a 2005 Harley Davidson 883 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2005 Harley Davidson 883 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 8,535 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 883 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 12 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ55 FXW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson 883 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 21 years old, this Harley Davidson 883 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FJ55 FXW registered?

FJ55 FXW is a 2005 Harley Davidson 883, first registered on 2 September 2005.

Is FJ55 FXW safe to buy?

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