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NK05 JVF

2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster

Multi-colour Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2023
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101 mi
Last recorded101 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster10,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK05 JVF
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL 883L Sportster
Year2005
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2022 101 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 2 Dec 2022 101 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2017

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

rear light lights not type approved

Pass 17 Feb 2015

REAR LAMP IS NOT RIGHT ONE AND NO STOP LIGHT OF FRONT BRAKE.

Pass 1 Aug 2011 94 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 2 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 JVF is a 2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster in Multi-colour with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 JVF, 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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What year was NK05 JVF registered?

NK05 JVF is a 2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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