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DK06 OBA

2006 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster

Red Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

9,175 mi
Last recorded9,175 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster8,204 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK06 OBA
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL 883L Sportster
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 9,175 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 8,986 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 8,979 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 8,636 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 8,027 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 6,610 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 6,355 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 6,205 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 6,205 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 5,817 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2017 5,738 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 5,738 miles

Horn control not functioning. (1.7.2b)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 10 May 2016 5,301 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 5,301 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 4,705 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 4,149 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 3,671 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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DK06 OBA is a 2006 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster in Red with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 OBA, 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 OBA is a 2006 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster, first registered on 1 June 2006.

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