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DE55 NEE

2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster

Orange Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

23,074 mi
Last recorded23,074 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster9,969 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 NEE
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883 R Sportster
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 27 Aug 2026 23,074 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2025 20,483 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 20,351 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 20,299 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 20,163 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 20,057 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 19,283 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 19,214 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 17,338 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 16,707 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 16,484 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 15,863 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 13,753 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 11,539 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 9,426 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 6,650 miles

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster?

Based on 5,170 MOT tests across 474 vehicles.

89.7%
Pass Rate
560
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
474
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 21
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 19
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 17
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 15
reflector on motorcycle missing 14
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DE55 NEE is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster in Orange with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.3% with a typical mileage of 9,969 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 21 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DE55 NEE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was DE55 NEE registered?

DE55 NEE is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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