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YN06 DAO

2006 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster

Orange Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

12,412 mi
Last recorded12,412 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster9,316 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN06 DAO
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883 R Sportster
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 12,412 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 12,193 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 11,775 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 11,493 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 10,703 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 10,263 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 9,885 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 9,299 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2018 9,299 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak front right fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 May 2017 8,821 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 18 May 2016 8,443 miles

front tyre starting to perish

Fail 17 May 2016 8,440 miles

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

front tyre starting to perish

Pass 13 Jun 2015 7,853 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 7,173 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 8 May 2013 6,503 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 5,377 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 5,365 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 3,646 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 2,026 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 1,965 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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YN06 DAO is a 2006 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster in Orange with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YN06 DAO, 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 YN06 DAO registered?

YN06 DAO is a 2006 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is YN06 DAO safe to buy?

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