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R33 SNP

2005 Harley-davidson XL 883R

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

30,521 mi
Last recorded30,521 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883R8,982 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR33 SNP
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883R
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 30,521 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 27 May 2026 30,521 miles

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 30,406 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front tyre perished

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

Pass 5 Jun 2021 29,447 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2020 28,249 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2020 28,249 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 15,854 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 13,978 miles

Front slight oil seepage from front fork seals

side stand return spring been replaced by a bungy cord

Pass 11 Jun 2013 13,034 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 12,435 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 12,435 miles

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 10 May 2010 11,927 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 9,746 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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R33 SNP is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883R in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R33 SNP, 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 R33 SNP registered?

R33 SNP is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883R, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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