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FH06 CFF

2006 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

27,102 mi
Last recorded27,102 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster8,204 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH06 CFF
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL 883L Sportster
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 27,102 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pillion seat slightly loose (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Sep 2025 27,102 miles

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pillion seat slightly loose (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 26,970 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking on sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 May 2023 26,695 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 26,150 miles

Rear tyre has cracks on sidewalls.

Pass 27 Feb 2021 25,425 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 21,629 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2018 21,279 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2018 21,272 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 20,677 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 17,100 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 13,588 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 11,145 miles

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Fail 29 Oct 2013 11,145 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 11,087 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 10,509 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 9,053 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 6,105 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 6,105 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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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FH06 CFF is a 2006 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 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 FH06 CFF, 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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FH06 CFF is a 2006 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster, first registered on 26 July 2006.

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