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L2 SXB

2006 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

27,361 mi
Last recorded27,361 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster9,316 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL2 SXB
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883 R Sportster
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 27,361 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 27,320 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 27,127 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 27,127 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 27,104 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 26 Oct 2022 27,104 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 27,100 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 26,981 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 26,962 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 26,885 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2018 26,885 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 2,515 miles

exhaust noisy

Pass 6 Nov 2015 19,220 miles

exhaust lowde

front brake lever bent

no indicators fitted at time of test

Fail 6 Nov 2015 19,220 miles

Centre Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

exhaust lowde

front brake lever bent

no indicators fitted at time of test

Pass 25 Oct 2014 17,023 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 12,550 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 9,948 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 8,747 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 6,721 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 6,246 miles

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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L2 SXB is a 2006 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 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 L2 SXB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L2 SXB?

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What year was L2 SXB registered?

L2 SXB is a 2006 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster, first registered on 2 June 2006.

Is L2 SXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L2 SXB shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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