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SKZ 4011

2006 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

5,954 mi
Last recorded5,954 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster9,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSKZ 4011
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883 R Sportster
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 5,954 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 5,806 miles

Indicator tell tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023
Pass 2 Nov 2021
Pass 27 May 2020
Pass 16 May 2019 2,816 miles
Pass 12 May 2018
Pass 29 Apr 2017 32,011 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 11,207 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014
Pass 12 Aug 2013 1,778 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 1,104 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear brake light not brighter than the rear side lamp

Rear lamp assembly fitted on the nearside of the bike

Fail 1 Aug 2012 1,104 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear brake light not brighter than the rear side lamp

Rear lamp assembly fitted on the nearside of the bike

Pass 17 Aug 2011 4,138 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 3,667 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 2,044 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2010 2,044 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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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SKZ 4011 is a 2006 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster in Black 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 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 SKZ 4011, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SKZ 4011 registered?

SKZ 4011 is a 2006 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster, first registered on 1 December 2006.

Is SKZ 4011 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SKZ 4011 shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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