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WX56 DVN

2006 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

49,084 mi
Last recorded49,084 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster8,204 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX56 DVN
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL 883L Sportster
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 49,084 miles

Exhaust noisy vance and hinse pipes fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 48,861 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 48,852 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 48,538 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 28 May 2020 48,307 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 45,141 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 43,725 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 41,335 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 39,140 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 39,140 miles

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 35,685 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2014 35,685 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 31,479 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 22,348 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 16,183 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 12,159 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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WX56 DVN is a 2006 Harley Davidson XL 883L 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 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 WX56 DVN, 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 WX56 DVN registered?

WX56 DVN is a 2006 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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