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GN06 NGF

2006 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster

Red Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

18,383 mi
Last recorded18,383 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster10,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN06 NGF
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL883C Sportster
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc
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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 18,383 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2025 18,383 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 17,535 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 17,092 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 16,271 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 13,912 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 13,124 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 12,485 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 12,348 miles

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

Front Front tyre shows slight perishing on side wall

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 11,859 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 11,575 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 10,832 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 9,642 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 8,474 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 7,577 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 6,395 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 May 2009 3,063 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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GN06 NGF is a 2006 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster in Red with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GN06 NGF, 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 GN06 NGF registered?

GN06 NGF is a 2006 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster, first registered on 1 May 2006.

Is GN06 NGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN06 NGF shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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