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NK05 JWE

2005 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport

Gold Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

15,252 mi
Last recorded15,252 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport10,613 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK05 JWE
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 1200 C Custom Sport
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc
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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 21 Jul 2025 15,252 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 15,229 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 15,221 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 15,213 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 15,207 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 15,094 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 15,019 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 14,501 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 14,426 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 14,255 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 13,685 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 12,313 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 11,659 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 10,801 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 8,540 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 8,464 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 5,854 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 3,272 miles

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport?

Based on 16,429 MOT tests across 1,340 vehicles.

89.4%
Pass Rate
482
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
1,340
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 71
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 54
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 50
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 47
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 47
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NK05 JWE is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport in Gold with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2005 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.3% with a typical mileage of 10,613 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 71 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NK05 JWE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 21 years old, this Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was NK05 JWE registered?

NK05 JWE is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport, first registered on 20 June 2005.

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