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NK56 NFT

2006 Harley-davidson XL 883R

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

22,974 mi
Last recorded22,974 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Harley-davidson XL 883R6,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK56 NFT
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883R
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 22,974 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 22,969 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 22,880 miles

Front Tyre perished.

Rear Tyres perished.

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Swingarm bearings (both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 22,734 miles

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Swing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 22,641 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 22,627 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both nearside and offside fork seals (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 13,792 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 13,641 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 13,490 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play swinging arm (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 29 Sep 2015 12,705 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 10,861 miles

Aftermarket wiring close to headstock could interfere with motorcycle steering

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

Front and rear brake discs close to manufacturers service limit

Fail 25 Sep 2014 10,861 miles

Aftermarket wiring close to headstock could interfere with motorcycle steering

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

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Front and rear brake discs close to manufacturers service limit

Pass 1 Oct 2013 10,075 miles

play in rear brake linkage

Fail 1 Oct 2013 10,064 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

play in rear brake linkage

Pass 29 Sep 2011 9,239 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 7,405 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 6,507 miles

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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NK56 NFT is a 2006 Harley-davidson XL 883R in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 NK56 NFT, 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.

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What year was NK56 NFT registered?

NK56 NFT is a 2006 Harley-davidson XL 883R, first registered on 1 October 2006.

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