2005 Harley-Davidson XL 0.9L Petrol · AY05 CVK

The July 2026 MOT confirmed roadworthiness, but the front brake pads were recorded as close to the minimum limit, a condition that also appeared in the July 2025 and June 2024 tests, showing a persistent wear trend rather than improvement. The tester noted the pads at 1.1 mm, indicating imminent replacement, while no other major defects were logged in the latest assessment. Mileage has risen from 5,561 miles in June 2015 to 13,078 miles in July 2026, averaging 623 miles per year; however, the interval from June 2022 (8,702 miles) to June 2024 (10,951 miles) added 2,249 miles in just over two years, a faster accumulation than the sub‑400‑mile annual increments seen in the early 2000s. A buyer should examine the front brake assembly for pad thickness, disc condition and caliper binding, and verify that the rear tyre tread meets the 1.0 mm legal minimum, as the 2024 test recorded a rear tyre below that threshold. Inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs and the rear roller brake test history is advisable, given the slight fluctuation of brake effort noted at 5,561 miles and the absence of recent suspension advisories. Further checks should include a visual assessment of the chassis and wheel arches for corrosion, confirmation that all direction indicators, stop lamps and reflectors function correctly, and a review of the exhaust system for continued noise, which has been a recurring non‑critical advisory since 2015.