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NK05 DYB

2005 Harley Davidson XL883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

18,313 mi
Last recorded18,313 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Harley Davidson XL8838,874 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK05 DYB
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL883
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 18,313 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 17,617 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2024 17,617 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 16,980 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 16,815 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 15,721 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 15,158 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 13,199 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 12,914 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 8,608 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 8,608 miles

Horn control not functioning. (1.7.2b)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 7,821 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 5,027 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 4,546 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 4,419 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 4,194 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 4,094 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 3,876 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 3,742 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 3,471 miles

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson XL883?

Based on 13,192 MOT tests across 1,361 vehicles.

88.0%
Pass Rate
480
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,361
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 60
reflector on motorcycle missing 52
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 47
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 43
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 43
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NK05 DYB is a 2005 Harley Davidson XL883 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2005 Harley Davidson XL883 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 8,874 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 XL883 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 60 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NK05 DYB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson XL883 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 21 years old, this Harley Davidson XL883 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NK05 DYB registered?

NK05 DYB is a 2005 Harley Davidson XL883, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is NK05 DYB safe to buy?

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