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MX06 WBW

2006 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

8,536 mi
Last recorded8,536 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 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

RegistrationMX06 WBW
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883 R Sportster
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 8,536 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 8,279 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2024 8,037 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 7,950 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 7,529 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 6,813 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 6,619 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 6,039 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 5,771 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 5,593 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 5,451 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 5,363 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 5,177 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 4,895 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 4,469 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 3,845 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 3,663 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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MX06 WBW is a 2006 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 MX06 WBW, 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 MX06 WBW registered?

MX06 WBW is a 2006 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster, first registered on 1 June 2006.

Is MX06 WBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX06 WBW shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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