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BX56 XUC

2006 Harley Davidson XL883

Silver Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

16,419 mi
Last recorded16,419 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Harley Davidson XL8838,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX56 XUC
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL883
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 16,419 miles
Fail 9 May 2026 16,410 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2025 16,162 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 16,003 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 15,860 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 15,403 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 15,087 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 14,891 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 14,232 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 13,828 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 13,480 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 20 Jan 2016 13,139 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 12,714 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 3 Mar 2015 12,714 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 28 Feb 2014 11,741 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 9,922 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 7,754 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 5,871 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Feb 2011 5,865 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Feb 2011 5,865 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 3,852 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 3,803 miles

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson XL883?

Based on 13,192 MOT tests across 1,361 vehicles.

88.0%
Pass Rate
480
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,361
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 60
reflector on motorcycle missing 52
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 47
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 43
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 43
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BX56 XUC is a 2006 Harley Davidson XL883 in Silver with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2006 Harley Davidson XL883 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.1% with a typical mileage of 8,650 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 XL883 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 60 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BX56 XUC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson XL883 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 20 years old, this Harley Davidson XL883 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BX56 XUC registered?

BX56 XUC is a 2006 Harley Davidson XL883, first registered on 21 September 2006.

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