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SN56 GJG

2006 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

11,884 mi
Last recorded11,884 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster8,204 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN56 GJG
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL 883L Sportster
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 11,884 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 8,995 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 8,982 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 8,717 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 8,181 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 7,369 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 7,308 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 6,989 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 6,536 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 6,251 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 6,006 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 5,491 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 4,299 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 26 Sep 2009 4,299 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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SN56 GJG is a 2006 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 SN56 GJG, 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 SN56 GJG registered?

SN56 GJG is a 2006 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster, first registered on 27 October 2006.

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