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EU56 JDJ

2006 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

27,796 mi
Last recorded27,796 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster8,204 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU56 JDJ
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL 883L Sportster
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc
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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 27,796 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 27,256 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 26,532 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 25,550 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 24,972 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 24,510 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2020 23,497 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 21,843 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 18,526 miles

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. swing arm (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 16,327 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 15,009 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Oct 2015 14,989 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 13,991 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 17 Oct 2014 13,959 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 5,341 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 11,943 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 9,553 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 8,568 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 7,311 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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 4 Sep 2009 6,148 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 6,148 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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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EU56 JDJ is a 2006 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 EU56 JDJ, 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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EU56 JDJ is a 2006 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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