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YJ55 LXN

2005 Harley-davidson XL 883R

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883R8,982 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ55 LXN
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883R
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025
Fail 29 Sep 2025

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2024 10,590 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 10,568 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 10,512 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 10,464 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 10,444 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2020 10,268 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 10,044 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 9,855 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 May 2018 9,854 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

oil/leak

Pass 31 May 2017 9,510 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 8,825 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 7,658 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 7,654 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2014 6,353 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 6,349 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 6,209 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 5,328 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 4,334 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 3,072 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 1,419 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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YJ55 LXN is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883R in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YJ55 LXN, 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

How do I check the history of YJ55 LXN?

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What year was YJ55 LXN registered?

YJ55 LXN is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883R, first registered on 23 December 2005.

Is YJ55 LXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ55 LXN shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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