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YN05 PKA

2005 Harley-davidson XL 883R

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

8,009 mi
Last recorded8,009 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883R8,982 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN05 PKA
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883R
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 8,009 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 6,013 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 4,520 miles

fuel tap/hose slightly damp

Fail 18 Sep 2019 4,520 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre fouling another component wiring loom (under mudguard) (5.2.3 (f))

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

fuel tap/hose slightly damp

Pass 3 May 2012 3,165 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 2,640 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 2,503 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 2,213 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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YN05 PKA is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883R in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YN05 PKA, 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 YN05 PKA registered?

YN05 PKA is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883R, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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The MOT history for YN05 PKA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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