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OU06 AXR

2006 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster

Orange Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,937 mi
Last recorded79,937 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster9,316 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU06 AXR
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883 R Sportster
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 18 Apr 2026 79,937 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 May 2025 76,532 miles

Rear Chain guard missing ()

Pass 17 Apr 2024 71,250 miles

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

Rear Chain guard missing ()

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 65,358 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 60,151 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 May 2021 55,918 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 May 2020 52,338 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 47,331 miles

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

Rear Chain guard missing ()

Pass 2 May 2018 44,918 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 May 2017 42,018 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 38,670 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 May 2015 35,889 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 31,721 miles

Chain guard missing

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 May 2013 27,857 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 May 2012 21,153 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 12,853 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 5,690 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 453 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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OU06 AXR is a 2006 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster in Orange with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OU06 AXR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OU06 AXR?

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What year was OU06 AXR registered?

OU06 AXR is a 2006 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster, first registered on 1 April 2006.

Is OU06 AXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU06 AXR shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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