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WX56 DUV

2006 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

33,423 mi
Last recorded33,423 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster9,316 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX56 DUV
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883 R Sportster
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 33,423 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 26,141 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 23,871 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 23,485 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 35,735 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in swinging arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2019 35,675 miles

Registration plate incorrect to small (0.1 (c))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in swinging arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2018 20,902 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 19,844 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 14,906 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 11 Feb 2016 14,906 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 13,613 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 13,137 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 11,335 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 9,617 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 8,080 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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WX56 DUV is a 2006 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 WX56 DUV, 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 WX56 DUV registered?

WX56 DUV is a 2006 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster, first registered on 21 September 2006.

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