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SN06 ECJ

2006 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

17,378 mi
Last recorded17,378 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster8,204 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN06 ECJ
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL 883L Sportster
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 17,378 miles

Single seat fitted at time of test

Fail 30 May 2025 17,367 miles

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 28 May 2024 17,048 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 May 2023 16,363 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 May 2022 15,707 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 15,605 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 15,451 miles
Pass 27 May 2019 15,300 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 14,937 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 14,551 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 13,269 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 12,998 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 12,166 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 12,166 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 9,460 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 9,460 miles

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 30 Jan 2010 4,965 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 1,640 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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SN06 ECJ is a 2006 Harley Davidson XL 883L 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 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 SN06 ECJ, 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 SN06 ECJ registered?

SN06 ECJ is a 2006 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster, first registered on 8 March 2006.

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