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DX06 ACF

2006 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

11,099 mi
Last recorded11,099 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster10,008 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX06 ACF
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL883C Sportster
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc
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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 11,099 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 10,790 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 10,073 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 9,806 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 9,710 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 7,809 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 5,637 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 5,637 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 5,518 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 3,556 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 3,500 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Registration Lamp Missing

Pass 29 Apr 2016 3,305 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 3,305 miles

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 3,201 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 2,769 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 2,769 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 2,232 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 2,056 miles

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster?

Based on 6,660 MOT tests across 669 vehicles.

88.8%
Pass Rate
514
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
669
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 37
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 34
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 30
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 24
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 19
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DX06 ACF is a 2006 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2006 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 10,008 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 XL883C Sportster fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DX06 ACF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 20 years old, this Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DX06 ACF registered?

DX06 ACF is a 2006 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster, first registered on 21 July 2006.

Is DX06 ACF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX06 ACF shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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