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SF06 ODE

2006 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster

Red Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

38,051 mi
Last recorded38,051 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster8,204 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF06 ODE
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL 883L Sportster
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 38,051 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2025 37,384 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 36,685 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 36,282 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 35,196 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 34,680 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 34,664 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 33,565 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 31,721 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 30,352 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 29,500 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 5,512 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 4,644 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 5,677 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 786 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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SF06 ODE is a 2006 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster in Red with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SF06 ODE, 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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SF06 ODE is a 2006 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster, first registered on 23 May 2006.

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