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BX56 XUD

2006 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster

Orange Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

3,952 mi
Last recorded3,952 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 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

RegistrationBX56 XUD
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883 R Sportster
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 29 Jul 2026 3,952 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 3,858 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 3,852 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 3,761 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 3,758 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 3,271 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 3,098 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 26,115 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 2,649 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 2,579 miles

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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BX56 XUD is a 2006 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster in Orange with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BX56 XUD, 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.

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What year was BX56 XUD registered?

BX56 XUD is a 2006 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster, first registered on 15 September 2006.

Is BX56 XUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX56 XUD shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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