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HX05 NXE

2005 Harley-davidson XL 883R

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

11,229 mi
Last recorded11,229 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883R8,982 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX05 NXE
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883R
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 22 Aug 2025 11,229 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 11,128 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 10,963 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 10,797 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 10,612 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 10,581 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 10,360 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 10,105 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 9,745 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 9,362 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 8,841 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 8,473 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 7,657 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 6,882 miles

exhaust loud

Pass 31 Aug 2011 6,108 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 5,258 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 5,144 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2008 4,417 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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HX05 NXE is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883R in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883R models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 8,982 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 HX05 NXE, 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 21 years old, this Harley-davidson XL 883R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HX05 NXE registered?

HX05 NXE is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883R, first registered on 28 June 2005.

Is HX05 NXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HX05 NXE shows 18 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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