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MX06 YLE

2006 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster

White Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

4,119 mi
Last recorded4,119 miles
Recorded on1 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

RegistrationMX06 YLE
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883 R Sportster
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 4,119 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2026 4,115 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort severe fluctuation front brake (1.2.1 (e))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements horn intermittant (7.7 (c))

no indicator warning lamp BUT it is possible to see indicators are operating from front lamps

no main beam warning lamp

Pass 19 Apr 2025 3,054 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2024 2,216 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 10,591 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 9,819 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 9,819 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 8,994 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 8,174 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 8,079 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 7,730 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 7,538 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 7,285 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 6,602 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 30 Jul 2013 6,316 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 6,316 miles

Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 4,228 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 2,396 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 2,338 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 YLE is a 2006 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster in White with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 MX06 YLE, 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 YLE registered?

MX06 YLE is a 2006 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster, first registered on 28 July 2006.

Is MX06 YLE safe to buy?

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