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YJ56 OVX

2006 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster

Blue Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,884 mi
Last recorded17,884 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster8,204 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ56 OVX
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL 883L Sportster
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc
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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 5 Sep 2026 17,884 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2025 17,584 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 17,370 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 17,001 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 16,799 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 16,646 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 15,305 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 14,366 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 12,980 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 11,569 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 10,256 miles

Front Tyre Starting To Crack

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Rear Tyre Starting To Crack

Pass 8 Nov 2012 9,050 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 7,618 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2010 6,311 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 4,687 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 OVX is a 2006 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster in Blue with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OVX, 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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YJ56 OVX is a 2006 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster, first registered on 1 December 2006.

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