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NK05 OPS

2005 Harley Davidson XL883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

34,670 mi
Last recorded34,670 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Harley Davidson XL8838,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK05 OPS
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL883
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 34,670 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 33,077 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 31,928 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 29,499 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2022 29,493 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2021 28,370 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 25,266 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 25,264 miles

Offside Rear Lower Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2018 22,917 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 19,379 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 18,650 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 17,804 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 16,408 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 12,368 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 9,283 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 6,845 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 4,193 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 2,262 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 1,994 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 OPS is a 2005 Harley Davidson XL883 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OPS, 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.

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What year was NK05 OPS registered?

NK05 OPS is a 2005 Harley Davidson XL883, first registered on 8 July 2005.

Is NK05 OPS safe to buy?

The MOT history for NK05 OPS shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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