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DK56 KCJ

2006 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster

Blue Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

4,547 mi
Last recorded4,547 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster8,204 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK56 KCJ
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL 883L Sportster
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 4,547 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2025 4,238 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 3,575 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 3,288 miles

front & rear tyres cracking

kill switch inoperative

Pass 11 Jun 2022 2,963 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 2,577 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 1,884 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 987 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 144 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015
Pass 4 Aug 2014
Fail 4 Aug 2014

Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2013

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2011

Front tyre perrished slightly on sidewall

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 8 Feb 2011

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front tyre perrished slightly on sidewall

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2009
Fail 12 Dec 2009

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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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DK56 KCJ is a 2006 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster in Blue 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 DK56 KCJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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DK56 KCJ is a 2006 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster, first registered on 20 October 2006.

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