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RL04 HOG

2006 Harley-davidson XL883C

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

75,053 mi
Last recorded75,053 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Harley-davidson XL883C10,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL04 HOG
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL883C
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 75,053 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 74,869 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 46,115 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2021 46,115 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 46,068 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 40,337 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 30,241 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 25 Mar 2015 30,241 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 18,266 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 7,002 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 1,969 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 1,822 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 1,331 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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RL04 HOG is a 2006 Harley-davidson XL883C in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 RL04 HOG, 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 RL04 HOG registered?

RL04 HOG is a 2006 Harley-davidson XL883C, first registered on 12 May 2006.

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