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WX56 OUJ

2006 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster

White Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

2,084 mi
Last recorded2,084 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster8,204 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX56 OUJ
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL 883L Sportster
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 2,084 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 1,055 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2024 1,055 miles

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 23 Feb 2023
Fail 23 Feb 2023

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 45,858 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 44,185 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 43,401 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 42,320 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 39,605 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 38,099 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 35,104 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 31,155 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 29,258 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 17,691 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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WX56 OUJ is a 2006 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster in White 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 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 OUJ, 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 OUJ registered?

WX56 OUJ is a 2006 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster, first registered on 6 December 2006.

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