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WX55 NDK

2005 Harley-davidson XL 883R

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,754 mi
Last recorded35,754 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883R8,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX55 NDK
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883R
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 35,754 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 35,186 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 34,463 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 28 Jan 2023 34,463 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2022 34,060 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 33,488 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 32,834 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 32,333 miles

Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned The stop lamp should be mounted on the centre line or to the offside of the motorcycle, disregarding any sidecar fitted. (4.3.3 (a) (i))

exhaust noisy

Fail 13 Sep 2018 32,331 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned The stop lamp should be mounted on the centre line or to the offside of the motorcycle, disregarding any sidecar fitted. (4.3.3 (a) (i))

exhaust noisy

Pass 13 Sep 2016 30,296 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 6 Sep 2016 30,296 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 25,465 miles

Nearside Loose handgrip

Fail 17 Sep 2014 20,675 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 20,675 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 16,931 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 16,078 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 20,066 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 9,597 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 8,768 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 6,944 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 NDK is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883R in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NDK, 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 WX55 NDK registered?

WX55 NDK is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883R, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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