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AY06 FVS

2006 Harley-davidson XL 883R

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

20,561 mi
Last recorded20,561 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Harley-davidson XL 883R6,203 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY06 FVS
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883R
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 20,561 miles

Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 2,180 miles

drive belt slightly damaged

Pass 15 Apr 2023

Clutch cable unsecured

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 13 Apr 2023

All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Clutch cable unsecured

Pass 11 Aug 2021

handle bar grig twisting front left

niosy exhausht

Pass 6 Aug 2020
Pass 18 Sep 2015

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 250 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 2,680 miles

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Aug 2010 2,680 miles

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 3,502 miles

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL 883R?

Based on 8,323 MOT tests across 736 vehicles.

89.6%
Pass Rate
470
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
736
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 31
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 27
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 25
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 22
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 20
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AY06 FVS is a 2006 Harley-davidson XL 883R in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2006 Harley-davidson XL 883R models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.6% with a typical mileage of 6,203 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 883R fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 31 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY06 FVS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson XL 883R typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 20 years old, this Harley-davidson XL 883R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AY06 FVS registered?

AY06 FVS is a 2006 Harley-davidson XL 883R, first registered on 13 June 2006.

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The MOT history for AY06 FVS shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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