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YJ56 XWN

2006 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2017
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

28,081 mi
Last recorded28,081 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2016
Typical for 2006 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster8,204 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2016 28,081 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2016 28,081 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Fail 17 Jul 2015 27,188 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 27,188 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 26,628 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Jul 2014 26,628 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 25,216 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Jul 2013 25,216 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Fail 9 Jul 2013 25,216 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 23,392 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 17,748 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Jun 2011 17,748 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 11,712 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 11,505 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2009 9,952 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Dec 2009 9,952 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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 XWN is a 2006 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YJ56 XWN, 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 XWN is a 2006 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster, first registered on 8 December 2006.

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