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LG06 EOM

2006 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

27,268 mi
Last recorded27,268 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster9,316 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG06 EOM
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883 R Sportster
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 27,268 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 29 Jul 2025 27,268 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 26,925 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 26,574 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 26,493 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 May 2018 26,156 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 25,738 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 25,159 miles

Drive belt slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive belt worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 9 Feb 2016 25,159 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 23,484 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 18,217 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 12,337 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 11,399 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 11,274 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

rear swing-arm bearings have slight free play

Pass 17 Aug 2010 10,148 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 7,602 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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LG06 EOM is a 2006 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LG06 EOM, 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 LG06 EOM registered?

LG06 EOM is a 2006 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster, first registered on 17 August 2006.

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