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GX06 FYU

2006 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

22,148 mi
Last recorded22,148 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster10,008 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX06 FYU
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL883C Sportster
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc
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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 22,148 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2026 22,148 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 22,132 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 21,870 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 21,618 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 34,553 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 20,731 miles

Drive belt slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 24 Aug 2019 20,723 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Drive belt slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 20,177 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 19,332 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 17,753 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 15,257 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 15,257 miles

Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 10,383 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 7,373 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 6,453 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 5,184 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 2,290 miles

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster?

Based on 6,660 MOT tests across 669 vehicles.

88.8%
Pass Rate
514
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
669
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 37
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 34
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 30
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 24
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 19
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GX06 FYU is a 2006 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2006 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 10,008 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 XL883C Sportster fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GX06 FYU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 20 years old, this Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GX06 FYU registered?

GX06 FYU is a 2006 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster, first registered on 27 April 2006.

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