Harley Davidson Xlh 883 (2006)
2006 Harley Davidson Xlh 883
CarHunch analysed 193 real MOT records for the 2006 Harley Davidson Xlh 883. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2006 Harley-Davidson XLH 883 falls slightly short of the UK average with a 75.2% first-time MOT pass rate, suggesting these bikes need a bit more attention than typical vehicles—though the low 7.8% dangerous defect rate is reassuring for safety. You're looking at a genuinely low-mileage cohort with a median of just 7,410 miles, which is very favourable for a bike this age and points to careful ownership by collectors or leisure riders.
The average 0.82 failures per vehicle isn't alarming, but the 3.0 advisories suggest small maintenance niggles are common—typical wear on an 18-year-old machine. If you're serious about buying one, get a pre-purchase inspection that specifically checks exhaust, electrics, and suspension components, as these tend to be where these advisories cluster.
What to check before buying a 2006 Harley Davidson Xlh 883
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (98%) | 189 | 74.8% | 0.83 |
| Other (2%) | 3 | 100% | 0 |
| Diesel (1%) | 1 | 78.6% | 3 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2006 Harley Davidson Xlh 883 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2006 Harley Davidson Xlh 883 vehicles fall between 4,633 and 13,133 miles.
2006 Harley Davidson Xlh 883 — Still on the Road
77 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 79% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
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