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RX06 AOG

2006 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster

Purple Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

11,832 mi
Last recorded11,832 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster10,008 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX06 AOG
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL883C Sportster
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc
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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 11,832 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 10,860 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 9,423 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front tyre starting to crack.

Pass 30 Jun 2022 8,660 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 7,885 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front tyre cracking in sidewall.

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 7,334 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 7,334 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 6,776 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 6,776 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 May 2018 6,438 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 5,825 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2016 5,787 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 5,254 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 4,667 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 2,754 miles

Advise no plate be changed

Pass 27 May 2011 2,275 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 2,275 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2010 1,961 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 1,961 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 1,778 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 1,778 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster?

Based on 6,660 MOT tests across 669 vehicles.

88.8%
Pass Rate
514
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
669
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 37
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 34
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 30
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 24
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 19
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RX06 AOG is a 2006 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster in Purple with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2006 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 10,008 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 XL883C Sportster fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RX06 AOG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 20 years old, this Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RX06 AOG registered?

RX06 AOG is a 2006 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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