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AY55 GPE

2006 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster

Blue Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

20,370 mi
Last recorded20,370 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster10,008 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 GPE
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL883C Sportster
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc
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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 20,370 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 20,365 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 20,218 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 20,037 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 14,667 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 14,085 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 13,432 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 12,588 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 11,520 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 10,664 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 9,909 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 9,909 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 8,201 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 8,061 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 5,190 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 4,790 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster?

Based on 6,660 MOT tests across 669 vehicles.

88.8%
Pass Rate
514
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
669
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 37
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 34
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 30
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 24
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 19
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AY55 GPE is a 2006 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster in Blue with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2006 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 10,008 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 XL883C Sportster fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY55 GPE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 20 years old, this Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AY55 GPE is a 2006 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster, first registered on 30 January 2006.

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The MOT history for AY55 GPE shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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