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LX06 GUG

2006 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster

Orange Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

8,483 mi
Last recorded8,483 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster9,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX06 GUG
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883 R Sportster
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 8,483 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 8,423 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 8,174 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 6,979 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 6,282 miles

Exhaust noisy

Pass 3 Jul 2017 6,204 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 5,597 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 5,108 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 May 2014 4,930 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 4,533 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 3,909 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 3,909 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 3,890 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 3,750 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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LX06 GUG is a 2006 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster in Orange with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 LX06 GUG, 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 LX06 GUG registered?

LX06 GUG is a 2006 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster, first registered on 28 July 2006.

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The MOT history for LX06 GUG shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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