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WX56 OUB

2006 Harley-davidson XL883C

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

17,476 mi
Last recorded17,476 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Harley-davidson XL883C10,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX56 OUB
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL883C
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 17,476 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 16,430 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2025 16,408 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to front brake pad condition (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2024 15,667 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 24,831 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 15,163 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 15,147 miles

Modifications to motorcycle which are not from manufacture

Rear Tyre scuffed at the sides wall but no cords exposed

Pass 13 Jun 2017 14,415 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 11,283 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2016 11,283 miles

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 10,246 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 9,472 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

nautral light not working

Pass 15 Apr 2013 8,802 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Number plate cracked

Fail 15 Apr 2013 8,802 miles

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Number plate cracked

Pass 7 Apr 2012 8,165 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 5 Apr 2012 8,122 miles

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 7,640 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 5,031 miles

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

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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WX56 OUB is a 2006 Harley-davidson XL883C in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WX56 OUB, 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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WX56 OUB is a 2006 Harley-davidson XL883C, first registered on 8 December 2006.

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