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HF06 BWA

2006 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

404 mi
Last recorded404 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster9,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF06 BWA
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883 R Sportster
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 404 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 387 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 2 Dec 2022 387 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 66 miles

Motorcycle has been modified to Bobber/Tracker style

Pass 26 Sep 2020 3 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 3,280 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 3,235 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 3,020 miles

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 2,981 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 2,490 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster?

Based on 5,170 MOT tests across 474 vehicles.

89.7%
Pass Rate
560
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
474
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 21
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 19
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 17
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 15
reflector on motorcycle missing 14
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HF06 BWA is a 2006 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2006 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.0% with a typical mileage of 9,316 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 21 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HF06 BWA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 20 years old, this Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HF06 BWA registered?

HF06 BWA is a 2006 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster, first registered on 14 July 2006.

Is HF06 BWA safe to buy?

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