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RX06 NLJ

2006 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster

Silver Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

30,799 mi
Last recorded30,799 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster8,204 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX06 NLJ
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL 883L Sportster
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 30,799 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 30 Mar 2026 30,799 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 30,632 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 30,610 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 May 2022 30,540 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 30,378 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 May 2020 29,980 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 29,955 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 29,955 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2017 29,802 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 29,773 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 29,741 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 29,712 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 29,630 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 29,489 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 28,352 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 19,374 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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RX06 NLJ is a 2006 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster in Silver 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 RX06 NLJ, 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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What year was RX06 NLJ registered?

RX06 NLJ is a 2006 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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