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WX55 NCF

2005 Harley-davidson XL 883R

Orange Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

23,875 mi
Last recorded23,875 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883R8,982 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX55 NCF
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883R
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 23,875 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2025 23,875 miles

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2024 23,676 miles

pipes loud

Pass 27 May 2022 23,135 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 14,343 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Drive belt slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 13 Nov 2013 14,311 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Drive belt slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive belt worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive belt spocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

front tyre 2mm

rear brake very slight binding

unable to check front wheel bearing front brakes binding

Pass 24 Oct 2012 8,242 miles

Drive belt slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear tyre has a small nail in the tread

Pass 31 Oct 2011 3,975 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 3,455 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 2,993 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 2,993 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 16 Sep 2008 2,174 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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WX55 NCF is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883R in Orange with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WX55 NCF, 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 WX55 NCF registered?

WX55 NCF is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883R, first registered on 21 September 2005.

Is WX55 NCF safe to buy?

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