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LF06 LWH

2006 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

13,494 mi
Last recorded13,494 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster8,204 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF06 LWH
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL 883L Sportster
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 13,494 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 13,489 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023 13,426 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 12,985 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2022 12,985 miles

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

Handlebar mounting insecure (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 12,338 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 12,248 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 1 May 2019 11,660 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 11,038 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 7 Apr 2017 10,501 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 6 May 2016 10,222 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 6 May 2016 10,222 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 6 May 2015 9,663 miles

Front direction indicators not facing directly forward.

Pass 9 May 2014 9,075 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 8,156 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 8,156 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 7,224 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 7,224 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 6,490 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 6,490 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 13,608 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 3,522 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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LF06 LWH is a 2006 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LF06 LWH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LF06 LWH registered?

LF06 LWH is a 2006 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster, first registered on 18 April 2006.

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