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NK05 JWW

2005 Harley Davidson Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

26,465 mi
Last recorded26,465 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Harley Davidson Sportster9,388 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK05 JWW
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelSportster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 26,465 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 26,290 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 26,169 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 25,820 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 25,440 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 25,019 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 24,972 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 24,972 miles

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 23,203 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2018 23,203 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2017 19,834 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 17,603 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 6,221 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 13,440 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 13,440 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 10,616 miles

Drive belt slightly loose (6.2.1d)

rear tyre cuts in tread

rear tyre nail in tread

Fail 15 Jul 2013 10,616 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Drive belt slightly loose (6.2.1d)

rear tyre cuts in tread

rear tyre nail in tread

Pass 17 Jul 2012 8,190 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 7,023 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 5,871 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 5,871 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 4,676 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 3,022 miles

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson Sportster?

Based on 10,382 MOT tests across 942 vehicles.

86.4%
Pass Rate
392
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
942
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 88
reflector on motorcycle missing 59
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 56
Direction indicator not working 36
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 36
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NK05 JWW is a 2005 Harley Davidson Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2005 Harley Davidson Sportster models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.4% with a typical mileage of 9,388 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 Sportster fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 88 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NK05 JWW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson Sportster typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 21 years old, this Harley Davidson Sportster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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NK05 JWW is a 2005 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 16 May 2005.

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