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BMC 80K

2006 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

9,995 mi
Last recorded9,995 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster8,204 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBMC 80K
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL 883L Sportster
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 9,995 miles
Fail 9 May 2025 9,994 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 8,706 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 7,202 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2022 6,464 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 6,231 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 5,793 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 5,187 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 5,150 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 1,257 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 1,238 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 1,232 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 1,227 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 1,219 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 1,214 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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BMC 80K is a 2006 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BMC 80K, 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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BMC 80K is a 2006 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster, first registered on 1 July 2006.

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