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GN05 WLL

2005 Harley-davidson XL883C

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,712 mi
Last recorded72,712 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C9,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN05 WLL
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL883C
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2018 72,712 miles

no lights fitted at the time of test

Pass 27 Jun 2017 72,708 miles

Exhaust noisy baffles fitted (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2017 72,708 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)

Exhaust noisy baffles fitted (7.1.2)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2015 64,022 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 50,092 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2014 49,641 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front whel has slight buckel

Head light cracked .

swing arm bearings loose

Pass 29 Aug 2013 40,197 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 32,417 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 26,048 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 18,551 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 16,181 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2009 16,181 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)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 12,630 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 12,630 miles

Nearside Lower Fork yoke fractured (2.1.1b)

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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GN05 WLL is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GN05 WLL, 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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What year was GN05 WLL registered?

GN05 WLL is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C, first registered on 18 July 2005.

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