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LJ05 KHT

2005 Harley-davidson XL 883R

Orange Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,082 mi
Last recorded42,082 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883R8,982 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 KHT
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883R
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 5 Mar 2026 42,082 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 41,060 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 38,959 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 36,315 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 34,693 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 31,756 miles

Both tyres feathering

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2019 28,607 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 24,330 miles

Neutral light not working

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 22,427 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 19,942 miles

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Jun 2015 16,953 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 12,619 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 8,661 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 5,176 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 3,508 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 May 2010 2,830 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 2,331 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 1,859 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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LJ05 KHT is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883R in Orange 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 LJ05 KHT, 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.

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What year was LJ05 KHT registered?

LJ05 KHT is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883R, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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