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SF55 FKA

2005 Harley-davidson XL 883R

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

13,986 mi
Last recorded13,986 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883R8,982 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF55 FKA
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883R
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 16 Jun 2026 13,986 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2025 22,462 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 13,764 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 13,536 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 10,300 miles

Rear tyre tread worn to 2mm in middle

Pass 9 Nov 2020 9,826 miles

Offside Front Front tyre wall slightly perished. Owner Advised.

Pass 5 Oct 2019 9,731 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 9,131 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 8,600 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 8,159 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 7,601 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 6,721 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 5,757 miles

rear tyre tread worn to 2mm in middle

Pass 26 Aug 2011 3,970 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 3,904 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 3,661 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 3,386 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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SF55 FKA is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883R in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 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 SF55 FKA, 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 SF55 FKA registered?

SF55 FKA is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883R, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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