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NK55 DXL

2005 Harley-davidson XL883C

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

7,804 mi
Last recorded7,804 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C9,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK55 DXL
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL883C
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc
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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 7,804 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 7,761 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 7,451 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 7,158 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 6,536 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2021 6,536 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2020 6,106 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 6,100 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 5,642 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 5,562 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 5,140 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 4,210 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 2,603 miles

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL883C?

Based on 6,019 MOT tests across 559 vehicles.

88.3%
Pass Rate
542
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
559
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 28
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 26
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 21
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 20
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 17
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NK55 DXL is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 9,797 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Harley-davidson XL883C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NK55 DXL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson XL883C typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Harley-davidson XL883C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was NK55 DXL registered?

NK55 DXL is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C, first registered on 15 November 2005.

Is NK55 DXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for NK55 DXL shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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