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HX55 NHL

2005 Harley-davidson XL883C

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

33,507 mi
Last recorded33,507 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C9,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX55 NHL
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL883C
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2024 33,507 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 33,079 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 32,596 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 31,527 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 31,496 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2020 31,491 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2019 30,692 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 29,366 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 29,366 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Feb 2017 27,625 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 27,625 miles

Rear suspension component excessively corroded. rear swinging arm (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 8 May 2014 25,953 miles

Nearside Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Fail 8 May 2014 25,953 miles

Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

Offside Rear suspension component loose (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 24,873 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Front tyre has cracking around beading

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2010 23,018 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 20,898 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 21 Nov 2008 18,926 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 18,926 miles

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL883C?

Based on 6,019 MOT tests across 559 vehicles.

88.3%
Pass Rate
542
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
559
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 28
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 26
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 21
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 20
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 17
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HX55 NHL is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 9,797 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 XL883C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HX55 NHL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson XL883C typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Harley-davidson XL883C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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HX55 NHL is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C, first registered on 21 November 2005.

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