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RX55 NLY

2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster

Silver Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,279 mi
Last recorded17,279 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster9,969 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX55 NLY
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883 R Sportster
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 7 Apr 2026 17,279 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2025 17,177 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 17,121 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 16,966 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 16,308 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 15,870 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 14,947 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 14,419 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 13,833 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 12,123 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 11,322 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 11,101 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 10,658 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 10,310 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 8,215 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 5,779 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 3,033 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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RX55 NLY is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster in Silver with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RX55 NLY, 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

How do I check the history of RX55 NLY?

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What year was RX55 NLY registered?

RX55 NLY is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster, first registered on 20 October 2005.

Is RX55 NLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX55 NLY shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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