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YN56 DLJ

2006 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

7,231 mi
Last recorded7,231 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster8,204 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN56 DLJ
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL 883L Sportster
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 7,231 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 6,874 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 6,849 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2023 6,849 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 6,800 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 6,348 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 6,067 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 5,771 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 5,036 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 4,620 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 4,097 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 3,987 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 3,820 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 3,553 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 3,459 miles

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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YN56 DLJ is a 2006 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YN56 DLJ, 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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What year was YN56 DLJ registered?

YN56 DLJ is a 2006 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster, first registered on 1 October 2006.

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