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LX05 GYN

2005 Harley-davidson XL 883R

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

2,705 mi
Last recorded2,705 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883R8,982 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 GYN
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883R
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 2,705 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 2,458 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 5 Jun 2021 2,458 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation slow to release, repositioned (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 2,241 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 2,235 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 2,235 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 6 May 2016 2,015 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 1,764 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 1,751 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 1,582 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 1,564 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 1,528 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 1,485 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 1,420 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 1,195 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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LX05 GYN is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883R in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 LX05 GYN, 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 LX05 GYN registered?

LX05 GYN is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883R, first registered on 16 May 2005.

Is LX05 GYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX05 GYN shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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