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NK05 ORG

2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

10,072 mi
Last recorded10,072 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster9,969 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK05 ORG
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883 R Sportster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 10,072 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2025 10,072 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2024 7,225 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 6,327 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 5,847 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 5,213 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 4,811 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 3,863 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 3,476 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 3,428 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 3,373 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 2,706 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 2,117 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2008 1,237 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 20 Sep 2008 1,237 miles

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster?

Based on 5,170 MOT tests across 474 vehicles.

89.7%
Pass Rate
560
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
474
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 21
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 19
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 17
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 15
reflector on motorcycle missing 14
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NK05 ORG is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.3% with a typical mileage of 9,969 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 883 R Sportster fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 21 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NK05 ORG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NK05 ORG registered?

NK05 ORG is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster, first registered on 14 July 2005.

Is NK05 ORG safe to buy?

The MOT history for NK05 ORG shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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