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YJ56 XXP

2006 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2022
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

36,325 mi
Last recorded36,325 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster9,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ56 XXP
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883 R Sportster
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2021 36,325 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 36,248 miles
Fail 18 May 2019 36,248 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2019 36,228 miles

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))

Fail 7 Jan 2013 33,550 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 33,550 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 22,468 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Fail 11 Jan 2012 22,468 miles

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)

Fail 11 Jan 2012 22,450 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Fail 5 Jan 2012 22,322 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2011 14,233 miles

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))

Fail 4 Jan 2011 12,403 miles

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))

Pass 16 Dec 2009 6,274 miles

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster?

Based on 5,170 MOT tests across 474 vehicles.

89.7%
Pass Rate
560
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
474
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 21
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 19
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 17
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 15
reflector on motorcycle missing 14
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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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