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DK06 LHB

2006 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

4,006 mi
Last recorded4,006 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster8,204 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK06 LHB
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL 883L Sportster
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc
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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 4,006 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 May 2024 3,828 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 20 May 2024 3,828 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect way too high (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2023 3,199 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 2,945 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 2,609 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 2,374 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 2,038 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 1,430 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 1,417 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 1,407 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 1,274 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 1,188 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 986 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 986 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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DK06 LHB 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 DK06 LHB, 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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DK06 LHB is a 2006 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster, first registered on 9 May 2006.

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