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NK05 JWL

2005 Harley-davidson XL 883R

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

20,396 mi
Last recorded20,396 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883R8,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 20,396 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 20,062 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 19,830 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 19,482 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 18,562 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 18,400 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 17,936 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 17,100 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 16,033 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 14,349 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 13,235 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2015 13,235 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 11,694 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 10,256 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 9,056 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 8,757 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 8,029 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 7,608 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2008 6,024 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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NK05 JWL is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883R in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 NK05 JWL, 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 NK05 JWL registered?

NK05 JWL is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883R, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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