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NK57 BCU

2008 Harley-davidson XL 883R

Orange Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2016
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

833 mi
Last recorded833 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2015
Typical for 2008 Harley-davidson XL 883R6,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK57 BCU
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883R
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2015 833 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 776 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 776 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 659 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 511 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 442 miles

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL 883R?

Based on 8,323 MOT tests across 736 vehicles.

89.6%
Pass Rate
470
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
736
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 31
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 27
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 25
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 22
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 20
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NK57 BCU is a 2008 Harley-davidson XL 883R in Orange with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2008 Harley-davidson XL 883R models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.2% with a typical mileage of 6,708 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 883R fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 31 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NK57 BCU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson XL 883R typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 18 years old, this Harley-davidson XL 883R is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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How do I check the history of NK57 BCU?

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What year was NK57 BCU registered?

NK57 BCU is a 2008 Harley-davidson XL 883R, first registered on 19 January 2008.

Is NK57 BCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for NK57 BCU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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