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XL55 USA

2006 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

20,806 mi
Last recorded20,806 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster8,204 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXL55 USA
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL 883L Sportster
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 20,806 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 20,716 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 20,664 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 20,568 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 20,509 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 20,452 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 20,259 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 20,259 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 20,256 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 20,140 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 20,140 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 19,961 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 19,754 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 19,120 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 16,418 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 16,416 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 12,145 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 9,996 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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XL55 USA 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 83.3%.

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 XL55 USA, 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 XL55 USA registered?

XL55 USA is a 2006 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster, first registered on 6 January 2006.

Is XL55 USA safe to buy?

The MOT history for XL55 USA shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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