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2006 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster
MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
36,325 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Front Brake lever insecure (1.1.2 (e) (i))
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Front Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Wheel fixing missing (single fixing) (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Drive belt slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Nearside Rear Lower Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)
Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)
Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS
Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))
rear brake caliper slider boot split
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster?
Based on 5,170 MOT tests across 474 vehicles.
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YJ56 XXP is a 2006 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.
Across all 2006 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.0% with a typical mileage of 9,316 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 883 R Sportster fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 21 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YJ56 XXP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 20 years old, this Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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YJ56 XXP is a 2006 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster, first registered on 16 December 2006.
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