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LX55 DVA

2005 Harley-davidson XL 883R

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

36,963 mi
Last recorded36,963 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883R8,982 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX55 DVA
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883R
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 36,963 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2024 36,956 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

VIN number barely legible

Pass 24 Sep 2023 36,930 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 36,700 miles

VIN number barely legible

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 May 2017 36,246 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 35,946 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 33,234 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 29,950 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 26,679 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 23,431 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 20,184 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 27,600 miles

front and rear fenders rusty

Pass 15 Oct 2009 14,062 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 10,135 miles

RBT shows slight BINDING at FRONT BRAKE (5-7kg). LESS than 10% of MAXIMUM BRAKE EFFORT (130kg).

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 21 Oct 2008 10,135 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.6)

RBT shows slight BINDING at FRONT BRAKE (5-7kg). LESS than 10% of MAXIMUM BRAKE EFFORT (130kg).

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

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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LX55 DVA 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 LX55 DVA, 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 LX55 DVA registered?

LX55 DVA is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883R, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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