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NK05 DXL

2005 Harley-davidson XL883C

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

8,631 mi
Last recorded8,631 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C9,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK05 DXL
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL883C
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 4 Apr 2026 8,631 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 8,592 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 8,580 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 8,514 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 8,457 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 8,421 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 8,368 miles

Front Road spring worn, but not excessively (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

advise front tire 2008

Pass 16 Mar 2019 8,250 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 8,035 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 7,775 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 7,529 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 7,261 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 6,759 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 6,744 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 6,169 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 5,086 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 5,017 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 4,862 miles

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

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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NK05 DXL 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 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NK05 DXL, 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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What year was NK05 DXL registered?

NK05 DXL is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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