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WX05 AFZ

2005 Harley-davidson XL 883R

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

17,888 mi
Last recorded17,888 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883R8,982 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX05 AFZ
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883R
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 17,888 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 17,798 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 17,738 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 17,738 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 17,455 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 17,097 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 16,659 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 16,601 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 16,548 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 16,548 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 16,429 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 16,337 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 16,117 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 1,531 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 7,176 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 14,797 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 6,685 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2008 5,481 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 5,481 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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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WX05 AFZ is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883R in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 WX05 AFZ, 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 WX05 AFZ registered?

WX05 AFZ is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883R, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is WX05 AFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WX05 AFZ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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