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AE55 NRL

2006 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster

White Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

17,707 mi
Last recorded17,707 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster8,204 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 NRL
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL 883L Sportster
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 17,707 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 17,222 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2024 16,757 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 16,566 miles
Fail 26 May 2023 16,566 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2022 16,188 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 15,576 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 15,576 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 15,265 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 14,852 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 14,124 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

tyre pressures low.....

Pass 6 Jun 2017 13,491 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 13,491 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 12,822 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 12,290 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 10,352 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 10,059 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 826 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 7,354 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 3,937 miles

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster?

Based on 5,468 MOT tests across 506 vehicles.

89.2%
Pass Rate
473
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
506
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 34
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 20
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 18
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 14
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AE55 NRL is a 2006 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster in White with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2006 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.0% with a typical mileage of 8,204 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 883L Sportster fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE55 NRL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 20 years old, this Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AE55 NRL is a 2006 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster, first registered on 1 February 2006.

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