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SF56 NHG

2006 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

14,646 mi
Last recorded14,646 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster9,316 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF56 NHG
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883 R Sportster
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc
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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 14,646 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 12,824 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 12,583 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 12,543 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 12,487 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 12,192 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 11,808 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 11,304 miles

Front no mudguard fitted at time of test

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

Fail 23 May 2018 11,304 miles

Front no mudguard fitted at time of test

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 9,338 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Aug 2016

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 8,291 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 7,570 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 5,200 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2012 3,921 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 3,020 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 1,093 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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SF56 NHG is a 2006 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SF56 NHG, 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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What year was SF56 NHG registered?

SF56 NHG is a 2006 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster, first registered on 20 December 2006.

Is SF56 NHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF56 NHG shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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