CarVerify

Free Car Check

YN05 YLH

2005 Harley-davidson XL 883R

Orange Petrol 883cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

8,330 mi
Last recorded8,330 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883R8,982 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Harley-davidson
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN05 YLH
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883R
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 8,330 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 8,265 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 5 May 2023 8,265 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 7,855 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 7,644 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 7,168 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 5,723 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 5,044 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 4,691 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 4,367 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 40,802 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 3,599 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 3,599 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 3,058 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 2,253 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
Full Harley-davidson XL 883R reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YN05 YLH is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883R in Orange with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YLH, 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 YN05 YLH?

You can check the full history of YN05 YLH by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YN05 YLH registered?

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

Is YN05 YLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YN05 YLH shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YN05 YLH have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YN05 YLH. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.