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YJ55 XLK

2006 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

14,546 mi
Last recorded14,546 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster8,204 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ55 XLK
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL 883L Sportster
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 14,546 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2025 13,681 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 13,660 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2022
Pass 14 Apr 2021
Pass 30 Apr 2019
Pass 19 May 2018 12,346 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 11,787 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 10,897 miles

Drive belt lightly rubbing (6.2.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 10,655 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 10,443 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 9,902 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 8,584 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2011 8,584 miles

Centre Rear Lower Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 23 Jan 2010 7,302 miles

Centre Front Upper Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Centre Front Upper Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Centre Rear Upper Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Nearside Front Lower Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 7,302 miles

Nearside Front Lower Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 6,532 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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YJ55 XLK 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 YJ55 XLK, 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 YJ55 XLK registered?

YJ55 XLK is a 2006 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster, first registered on 11 January 2006.

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The MOT history for YJ55 XLK shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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