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DX56 EBM

2006 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

10,210 mi
Last recorded10,210 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Harley-davidson Xlh 8838,475 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX56 EBM
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 10,210 miles

Exhaust noisy Baffles fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2025 10,202 miles

Rear Upper Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy Baffles fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 8,417 miles

Exhaust noisy Baffles fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 26 Sep 2024 8,417 miles

Exhaust noisy Baffles fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 7,353 miles

Exhaust noisy Baffles fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 6,277 miles

Exhaust noisy Baffles fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 4,920 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 3,892 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 3,892 miles

Offside Rear Drive belt excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

battery insecure.

Pass 28 May 2019 3,339 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 1,892 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 1,327 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 1,241 miles

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson Xlh 883?

Based on 47,203 MOT tests across 3,976 vehicles.

88.8%
Pass Rate
432
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
3,976
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 217
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 169
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 150
reflector on motorcycle missing 145
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 135
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DX56 EBM is a 2006 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2006 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.0% with a typical mileage of 8,475 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 Xlh 883 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 217 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DX56 EBM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson Xlh 883 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 20 years old, this Harley-davidson Xlh 883 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DX56 EBM registered?

DX56 EBM is a 2006 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 7 September 2006.

Is DX56 EBM safe to buy?

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