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SF56 GXY

2006 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster

Grey Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

5,192 mi
Last recorded5,192 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster8,204 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF56 GXY
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL 883L Sportster
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 5,192 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 4,800 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 4,065 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 4,065 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 3,663 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 2,274 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 2,274 miles

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster?

Based on 5,468 MOT tests across 506 vehicles.

89.2%
Pass Rate
473
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
506
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 34
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 20
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 18
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 14
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SF56 GXY is a 2006 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster in Grey with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2006 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.0% with a typical mileage of 8,204 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 883L Sportster fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SF56 GXY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 20 years old, this Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SF56 GXY registered?

SF56 GXY is a 2006 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster, first registered on 10 November 2006.

Is SF56 GXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF56 GXY shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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