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NK06 UYJ

2006 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

3,349 mi
Last recorded3,349 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 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

RegistrationNK06 UYJ
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883 R Sportster
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 3,349 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2026 3,349 miles

Handlebar mounting insecure (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2025 3,336 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 3,316 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 3,303 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 3,200 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 3,131 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 3,118 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 3,052 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 3,038 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 2,970 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 2,957 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 2,944 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 2,914 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 2,900 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 2,836 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 2,836 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 2,736 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 2,582 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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NK06 UYJ is a 2006 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 NK06 UYJ, 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 NK06 UYJ registered?

NK06 UYJ is a 2006 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster, first registered on 2 August 2006.

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The MOT history for NK06 UYJ shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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