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YJ56 XWM

2006 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster

Yellow Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

6,971 mi
Last recorded6,971 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster8,204 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ56 XWM
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL 883L Sportster
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 11 Apr 2025 6,971 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2024 6,966 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 6,813 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 6,621 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 6,129 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 2,474 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 2,303 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 2,128 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 2,120 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 2,009 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 XWM is a 2006 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster in Yellow with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 XWM, 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 XWM is a 2006 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster, first registered on 8 December 2006.

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