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OU06 AYF

2006 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster

Orange Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

37,543 mi
Last recorded37,543 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster9,316 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2021 37,543 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 24 Jul 2021 37,543 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 22 May 2020 37,425 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 22 May 2020 37,425 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 37,309 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

solo motorcycles – 240mm at the front and 180mm at the rear

Fail 14 Nov 2018 37,309 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

solo motorcycles – 240mm at the front and 180mm at the rear

Pass 4 Oct 2017 37,221 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 4 Oct 2017 37,221 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 36,657 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Oct 2016 36,657 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 35,981 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Sep 2015 35,981 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Fail 13 Sep 2014 34,973 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 34,973 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2013 32,348 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 32,348 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 30,846 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 28,761 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 24,861 miles
Pass 22 May 2009

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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 AYF is a 2006 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster in Orange with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OU06 AYF, 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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OU06 AYF is a 2006 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster, first registered on 23 March 2006.

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