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AE55 NRV

2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,476 mi
Last recorded17,476 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster10,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 NRV
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL 883L Sportster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc
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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 9 Apr 2025 17,476 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 17,066 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 16,675 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 15,637 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 12,766 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 10,688 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 9,229 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 9,191 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 8,866 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 8,800 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 8,468 miles

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster?

Based on 5,468 MOT tests across 506 vehicles.

89.2%
Pass Rate
473
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
506
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 34
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 20
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 18
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 14
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AE55 NRV is a 2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.1% with a typical mileage of 10,393 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE55 NRV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AE55 NRV registered?

AE55 NRV is a 2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster, first registered on 25 November 2005.

Is AE55 NRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE55 NRV shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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