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YK56 BHO

2006 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster

Orange Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

18,606 mi
Last recorded18,606 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster9,316 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK56 BHO
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883 R Sportster
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 18,606 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2025 18,547 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2024 18,489 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 18,288 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 17,981 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 17,754 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021
Pass 9 Sep 2019 18,487 miles

Drive belt slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 13,068 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 12,985 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 12,745 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 12,029 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 11,607 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 10,729 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 6,447 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 5,825 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 5,823 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 6 Feb 2010 4,928 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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YK56 BHO is a 2006 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster in Orange with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YK56 BHO, 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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What year was YK56 BHO registered?

YK56 BHO is a 2006 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster, first registered on 16 December 2006.

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