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MX55 OXK

2005 Harley-davidson XL 883R

Red Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

28,255 mi
Last recorded28,255 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883R8,982 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX55 OXK
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883R
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 28,255 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 26,620 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2024 26,559 miles

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 24,882 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

slight oil leak

Pass 23 May 2017 17,200 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 24 May 2016 4,498 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 May 2015 941 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 May 2014 54 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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MX55 OXK is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883R in Red with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 MX55 OXK, 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.

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What year was MX55 OXK registered?

MX55 OXK is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883R, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is MX55 OXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX55 OXK shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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