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OU05 HMO

2005 Harley-davidson XL 883R

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

8,013 mi
Last recorded8,013 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883R8,982 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 HMO
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883R
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 8,013 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2024 7,120 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 6,558 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 6,161 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 6,155 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 6,149 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 6,108 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 5,982 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 5,982 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 5,640 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 5,356 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 5,178 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 5,120 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 4,871 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 4,569 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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OU05 HMO 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 93.3%.

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 OU05 HMO, 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 OU05 HMO registered?

OU05 HMO is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883R, first registered on 24 August 2005.

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The MOT history for OU05 HMO shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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