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WX05 ALU

2005 Harley-davidson XL883C

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

19,068 mi
Last recorded19,068 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C9,797 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX05 ALU
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL883C
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2022 19,068 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 18,770 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 May 2020 18,421 miles
Fail 28 May 2020 18,421 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2019 18,211 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 18,211 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2017 17,533 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 16,141 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 14,758 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 12,648 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 12,476 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 11,592 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 10,667 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)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 10,667 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 5,924 miles

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL883C?

Based on 6,019 MOT tests across 559 vehicles.

88.3%
Pass Rate
542
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
559
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 28
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 26
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 21
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 20
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 17
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WX05 ALU is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 9,797 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 XL883C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WX05 ALU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson XL883C typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Harley-davidson XL883C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WX05 ALU registered?

WX05 ALU is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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