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YJ06 BSO

2006 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

53,953 mi
Last recorded53,953 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster9,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ06 BSO
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883 R Sportster
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2019 53,953 miles

Rear Brake caliper travel close to excessive Slight play in the bushing mount (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Rear brake liners close to legal limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 5 Oct 2019 53,953 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake caliper travel close to excessive Slight play in the bushing mount (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Rear brake liners close to legal limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 51,169 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 43,630 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 40,352 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 37,512 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 31,877 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2012 28,479 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2012 28,479 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 23,442 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2011 23,254 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 11,999 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 10,237 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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YJ06 BSO is a 2006 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 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 YJ06 BSO, 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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YJ06 BSO is a 2006 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster, first registered on 1 April 2006.

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