2006 Harley-Davidson XL883 0.9L Petrol · AY06 FCG

The 2006 Harley-Davidson XL883 demonstrates a sound roadworthiness status, with the latest DVSA test on 11 June 2025 at 10,929 miles recording a pass and no defects. The maintenance trend is stable across five consecutive examinations, showing no advisories or failures since at least April 2021. Each test returned a clean result, indicating the previous keeper sustained statutory compliance. Recorded mileage totals 10,929 miles against twenty years of age, an average near 546 miles per year. The odometer climbed from 5,785 miles on 6 April 2021 to 6,016 miles on 31 March 2022, then 6,082 miles on 4 July 2023, 8,100 miles on 19 June 2024, and 10,929 miles on 11 June 2025. This pattern reveals extended dormancy with only a slight acceleration in the final twelve months. The MOT history is sparse yet unmarked, presenting no prolonged gaps beyond fourteen months between inspections. No recurring mechanical or structural faults appear in the official record, so the buyer faces no flagged risks on suspension bushes, brake calipers, or corrosion. The tester raised no concerns over exhaust emissions or structural integrity during any visit. Such consistency implies the owner attended to required items before each test, and the absence of tyre advisories suggests routine consumables were monitored. In person, the purchaser should still scrutinise components prone to age rather than mileage. Standing periods can seize brake discs or degrade fork seals despite a pass. Inspect tyre sidewalls for cracking, check steering head bearings for free play, and confirm chassis weld points remain free of rust. The clean MOT trail offers reassurance, but physical verification of these items remains prudent given the low usage profile.