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AY56 DVV

2006 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

10,104 mi
Last recorded10,104 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster9,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY56 DVV
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883 R Sportster
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 10,104 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2025 9,078 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 13 May 2025 9,069 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 13,889 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 8,286 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 8,286 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 3,683 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 1,018 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2019 15,343 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 11,534 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 8,894 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 5,858 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 5,854 miles

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.3.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 5,770 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 5,450 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 5,433 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 5,346 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 5,275 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 4,643 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster?

Based on 5,170 MOT tests across 474 vehicles.

89.7%
Pass Rate
560
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
474
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 21
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 19
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 17
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 15
reflector on motorcycle missing 14
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AY56 DVV is a 2006 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2006 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.0% with a typical mileage of 9,316 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 883 R Sportster fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 21 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY56 DVV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AY56 DVV?

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What year was AY56 DVV registered?

AY56 DVV is a 2006 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster, first registered on 1 October 2006.

Is AY56 DVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY56 DVV shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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