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WX55 EKH

2005 Harley-davidson XL 883R

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

29,391 mi
Last recorded29,391 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883R8,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX55 EKH
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883R
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 29,391 miles

Front tyre cracking in tread

Pass 23 Apr 2024 29,241 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 28,880 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 28,408 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 27,150 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 25,412 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 23,888 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 23,888 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 21,600 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 19,879 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 18,718 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 17,498 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 16,069 miles

rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 15 Oct 2012 15,798 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 29 Oct 2011 15,239 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 18 Sep 2010 13,450 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Rear position lamp slightly discoloured (1.1.2b)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 11,632 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 9,446 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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WX55 EKH 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 94.4%.

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 WX55 EKH, 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 WX55 EKH registered?

WX55 EKH is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883R, first registered on 17 September 2005.

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