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HD55 REB

2006 Harley-davidson XL883C

Blue Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

38,919 mi
Last recorded38,919 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Harley-davidson XL883C10,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD55 REB
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL883C
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 38,919 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 34,452 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 29,556 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 24,814 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 24,814 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 14,822 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 14,764 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 14,583 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 12,566 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 10,961 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 9,690 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 8,450 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 3 Apr 2012 6,815 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 6,805 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 6,640 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2011 6,640 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 4,780 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 4,755 miles

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL883C?

Based on 6,019 MOT tests across 559 vehicles.

88.3%
Pass Rate
542
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
559
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 28
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 26
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 21
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 20
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 17
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HD55 REB is a 2006 Harley-davidson XL883C in Blue 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 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 10,563 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HD55 REB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was HD55 REB registered?

HD55 REB is a 2006 Harley-davidson XL883C, first registered on 4 March 2006.

Is HD55 REB safe to buy?

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