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DK05 NBA

2005 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Blue Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

21,003 mi
Last recorded21,003 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson Xlh 8838,945 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK05 NBA
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 21,003 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 18,568 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 15,631 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 15,631 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 15,572 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 8,098 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 8,098 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 3,733 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 2,710 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 2,700 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 2,649 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 2,608 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 2,530 miles

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson Xlh 883?

Based on 47,203 MOT tests across 3,976 vehicles.

88.8%
Pass Rate
432
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
3,976
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 217
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 169
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 150
reflector on motorcycle missing 145
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 135
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DK05 NBA is a 2005 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Blue with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2005 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.1% with a typical mileage of 8,945 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 Xlh 883 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 217 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DK05 NBA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson Xlh 883 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 21 years old, this Harley-davidson Xlh 883 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DK05 NBA is a 2005 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 25 July 2005.

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