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YJ56 OVW

2006 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

12,396 mi
Last recorded12,396 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster8,204 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ56 OVW
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL 883L Sportster
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 12,396 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2026 12,359 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 12,045 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 11,611 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 11,489 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 11,268 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 11,261 miles

Nearside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 May 2021 10,959 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 10,343 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 9,720 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 9,303 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 8,931 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 8,399 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 8,047 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 7,093 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 6,905 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 6,903 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 5,586 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 3,841 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 3,108 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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YJ56 OVW is a 2006 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YJ56 OVW, 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 YJ56 OVW registered?

YJ56 OVW is a 2006 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster, first registered on 23 October 2006.

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