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DK06 LHE

2006 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

12,537 mi
Last recorded12,537 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster9,316 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK06 LHE
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883 R Sportster
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 12,537 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2025 11,847 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 9,913 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 9,569 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 9,415 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 9,416 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2019 9,115 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 8,917 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 8,743 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 8,239 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 7,710 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2010 7,522 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 7,522 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 6,896 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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DK06 LHE is a 2006 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DK06 LHE, 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

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What year was DK06 LHE registered?

DK06 LHE is a 2006 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster, first registered on 23 June 2006.

Is DK06 LHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK06 LHE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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