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MX06 HMV

2006 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster

Green Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

31,049 mi
Last recorded31,049 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster8,204 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX06 HMV
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL 883L Sportster
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 31,049 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 30,266 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 29,115 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2024 29,115 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 29,043 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 26,400 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 25,075 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 21,373 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 18,339 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 15,340 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 13,297 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 12,106 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 9,924 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 5,489 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 2 May 2009 5,023 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Pass 2 May 2009 5,023 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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MX06 HMV is a 2006 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster in Green with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MX06 HMV, 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 MX06 HMV registered?

MX06 HMV is a 2006 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster, first registered on 17 March 2006.

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