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OKZ 4274

2005 Harley-davidson XL 883R

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

17,474 mi
Last recorded17,474 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883R8,982 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOKZ 4274
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883R
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 17,474 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 17,054 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 17,042 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2023 14,720 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 14,716 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 14,595 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 14,554 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 14,444 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 14,275 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 13,457 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 12,602 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 10,921 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 10,233 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 7,968 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Sep 2013 7,968 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 6,400 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 3,862 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Jun 2011 3,861 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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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OKZ 4274 is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883R in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 OKZ 4274, 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 OKZ 4274 registered?

OKZ 4274 is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883R, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is OKZ 4274 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OKZ 4274 shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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