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SN06 HFF

2006 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

9,076 mi
Last recorded9,076 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster9,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN06 HFF
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883 R Sportster
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc
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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 31 Jul 2025 9,076 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 8,829 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 8,258 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 7,462 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020
Pass 3 Jun 2019 16,996 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 16,106 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 14,474 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 14,073 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 13,728 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 13,215 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 12,161 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 10,404 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 8,614 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 6,468 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 4,651 miles

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster?

Based on 5,170 MOT tests across 474 vehicles.

89.7%
Pass Rate
560
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
474
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 21
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 19
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 17
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 15
reflector on motorcycle missing 14
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SN06 HFF is a 2006 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2006 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.0% with a typical mileage of 9,316 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 21 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SN06 HFF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was SN06 HFF registered?

SN06 HFF is a 2006 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster, first registered on 15 May 2006.

Is SN06 HFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN06 HFF shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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