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NK05 DWV

2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

25,352 mi
Last recorded25,352 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster10,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK05 DWV
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL 883L Sportster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2016 25,352 miles

Drive belt slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2016 25,348 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive belt slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 May 2015 24,634 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 23,837 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 23,146 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 19,873 miles

Rear Brake linkage slightly corroded (3.2.A1c)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 16,543 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 12,613 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 7,440 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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NK05 DWV is a 2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NK05 DWV, 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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NK05 DWV is a 2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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