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HD54 ADE

2006 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

6,895 mi
Last recorded6,895 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster8,204 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD54 ADE
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL 883L Sportster
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 6,895 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 14 Sep 2026 6,892 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 6,843 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 6,812 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 6,761 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 6,615 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 6,096 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 5,816 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 5,691 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2016 5,676 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 4,174 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 4,170 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 3,453 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 2,603 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 2,362 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 2,154 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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HD54 ADE is a 2006 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HD54 ADE, 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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HD54 ADE is a 2006 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster, first registered on 16 June 2006.

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