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HX06 LXA

2006 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

25,400 mi
Last recorded25,400 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster8,204 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX06 LXA
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL 883L Sportster
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 25,400 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2025 25,314 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2024 25,086 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 24,818 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 24,471 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 24,160 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 23,770 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 22,925 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 22,925 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 21,946 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 21,946 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working foot brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2017 21,084 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 20,532 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 19,835 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 19,075 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 19,013 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 15,487 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 12,479 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 11,437 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 10,263 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 8,891 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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HX06 LXA 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 85.7%.

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 HX06 LXA, 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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What year was HX06 LXA registered?

HX06 LXA is a 2006 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster, first registered on 22 June 2006.

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