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LK05 JZH

2005 Harley-davidson XL 883R

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883R8,982 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK05 JZH
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883R
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake Lever Shortened

Pass 13 Nov 2024 5,588 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2024 5,588 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2022 5,443 miles

Front tyre has splits in side wall but not able to see cords

Pass 17 Mar 2021 5,232 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork seal slight leak (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Mar 2021 5,213 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 May 2019 4,909 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 4,884 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 4,881 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording Both rear silencers (6.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 4,819 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 4,797 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 4,727 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 4,425 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 4,176 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Jun 2013 4,170 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 May 2012 3,824 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 3,081 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 May 2010 1,656 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 22 May 2010 1,656 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 1,007 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 May 2008 917 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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LK05 JZH is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883R in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LK05 JZH, 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 LK05 JZH registered?

LK05 JZH is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883R, first registered on 26 May 2005.

Is LK05 JZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LK05 JZH shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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