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EU56 JHE

2006 Harley Davidson Sportster

Orange Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

26,936 mi
Last recorded26,936 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Harley Davidson Sportster8,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU56 JHE
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelSportster
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 26,936 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 25,381 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Jul 2024 25,381 miles

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Fuel cap ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 May 2023 24,447 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 23,241 miles
Fail 14 May 2022 23,208 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2021 21,965 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 20,131 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 15,828 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 15,829 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 10,256 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 3,886 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 3,045 miles

Centre Front Lower Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 2,455 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 2,427 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2012 2,388 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 2,319 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Dec 2009 2,122 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2009 2,122 miles

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson Sportster?

Based on 10,382 MOT tests across 942 vehicles.

86.4%
Pass Rate
392
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
942
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 88
reflector on motorcycle missing 59
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 56
Direction indicator not working 36
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 36
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EU56 JHE is a 2006 Harley Davidson Sportster in Orange with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2006 Harley Davidson Sportster models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.0% with a typical mileage of 8,530 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 Sportster fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 88 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EU56 JHE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson Sportster typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 20 years old, this Harley Davidson Sportster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EU56 JHE registered?

EU56 JHE is a 2006 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 2 December 2006.

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