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LX56 CMV

2006 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

15,723 mi
Last recorded15,723 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster8,204 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX56 CMV
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL 883L Sportster
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 15,723 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 14,353 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 12,002 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 11,577 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 11,497 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 11,487 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 11,455 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 11,449 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 11,308 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 11,079 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 10,683 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 10,413 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

cracking in side wall of rear tyre

Fail 24 Jul 2014 10,409 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

cracking in side wall of rear tyre

Pass 24 Aug 2013 9,769 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 9,087 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 8,161 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 7,253 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 7,229 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

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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LX56 CMV is a 2006 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LX56 CMV, 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 LX56 CMV registered?

LX56 CMV is a 2006 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster, first registered on 14 September 2006.

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