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MX56 EHJ

2006 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

5,304 mi
Last recorded5,304 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster8,204 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX56 EHJ
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL 883L Sportster
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 5,304 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre showing signs of age.

Pass 20 Jan 2025 4,351 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 4,324 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 4,207 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 4,102 miles

both tyres low on pressure

Pass 8 Jun 2020 3,977 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 3,938 miles

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

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 22 May 2019 3,640 miles

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 2,882 miles

Exhaust noisey

Pass 23 May 2017 1,938 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 1,584 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 12 Aug 2016 1,584 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 457 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 442 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 424 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 331 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 98 miles

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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MX56 EHJ is a 2006 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 MX56 EHJ, 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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MX56 EHJ is a 2006 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster, first registered on 15 December 2006.

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