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GX06 BUO

2006 Harley-davidson XL 883R

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

28,974 mi
Last recorded28,974 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Harley-davidson XL 883R6,203 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX06 BUO
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883R
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 28,974 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2025 27,888 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 7 May 2024 27,301 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 25,794 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 25,786 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 20,432 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 18,153 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 16,458 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 13,453 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 10,507 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 6,886 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 6,168 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 6,164 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2014 5,046 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 4,824 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 4,805 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 May 2011 15,749 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 4,290 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 3,335 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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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GX06 BUO is a 2006 Harley-davidson XL 883R in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 GX06 BUO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GX06 BUO registered?

GX06 BUO is a 2006 Harley-davidson XL 883R, first registered on 15 June 2006.

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