Harley-Davidson XL 883 R Sportster

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 883 cc

L2 SXBMOT history

L2 SXB is a black petrol Harley-Davidson XL 883 R Sportster first used on 2 Jun 2006. Its MOT is valid until 4 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 27,361 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Mar 2027
Mileage
27,361 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,259 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L2 SXB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Harley-Davidson
Model
XL 883 R Sportster
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
883 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
2 Jun 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L2 SXB was last recorded at 27,361 miles on 5 Mar 2026, 41 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Feb 2017: 2,515 miles, lower than 19,220 miles on 6 Nov 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
27,320 miles · 26 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
41 miles
Average per year
1,259 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 27,361 miles
  • 2024 – 27,320 miles
  • 2023 – 27,127 miles
  • 2022 – 27,104 miles
  • 2021 – 27,100 miles
  • 2020 – 26,981 miles
  • 2019 – 26,962 miles
  • 2018 – 26,885 miles
  • 2017 – 2,515 miles
  • 2015 – 19,220 miles
  • 2014 – 17,023 miles
  • 2013 – 12,550 miles
  • 2012 – 9,948 miles
  • 2011 – 8,747 miles
  • 2010 – 6,721 miles
  • 2009 – 6,246 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass27,361 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 29 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass27,361 miles (+41)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    27,361 miles
    Test number
    912139322310
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  2. Pass27,320 miles (+193)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    27,320 miles
    Test number
    877129413198
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  3. Pass27,127 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    27,127 miles
    Test number
    984531861380
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  4. Fail27,127 miles (+23)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,127 miles
    Test number
    739771265106
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  5. Pass27,104 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    27,104 miles
    Test number
    651976611545
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  6. Fail27,104 miles (+4)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,104 miles
    Test number
    810141885396
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • Repaired at testRear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  7. Pass27,100 miles (+119)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    27,100 miles
    Test number
    358252172973
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  8. Pass26,981 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    26,981 miles
    Test number
    680577553093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass26,962 miles (+77)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    26,962 miles
    Test number
    350781717430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass26,885 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    26,885 miles
    Test number
    341159641567
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)

  11. Fail26,885 miles (+24,370)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,885 miles
    Test number
    249568849858
    • Repaired at testRear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)

  12. Pass2,515 miles (-16,705)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    2,515 miles
    Test number
    111657738995
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy

  13. Pass19,220 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    19,220 miles
    Test number
    631964647905
    • AdvisoryExhaust lowde
    • AdvisoryFront brake lever bent
    • AdvisoryNo indicators fitted at time of test

  14. Fail19,220 miles (+2,197)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,220 miles
    Test number
    965007036659
    • Repaired at testCentre Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
    • Repaired at testRear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust lowde
    • AdvisoryFront brake lever bent
    • AdvisoryNo indicators fitted at time of test

  15. Pass17,023 miles (+4,473)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    17,023 miles
    Test number
    285868294204
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)

  16. Pass12,550 miles (+2,602)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    12,550 miles
    Test number
    498092463153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass9,948 miles (+1,201)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    9,948 miles
    Test number
    258501052149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass8,747 miles (+2,026)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    8,747 miles
    Test number
    618308951182
    • AdvisoryFront Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

  19. Pass6,721 miles (+475)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    6,721 miles
    Test number
    292466860452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass6,246 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    6,246 miles
    Test number
    711939249180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L2 SXB

Does L2 SXB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L2 SXB is valid until 4 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L2 SXB?
The MOT on L2 SXB is valid until 4 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L2 SXB done?
L2 SXB was recorded at 27,361 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2026, an average of 1,259 miles a year.
Has L2 SXB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L2 SXB has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on L2 SXB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Feb 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L2 SXB find?
L2 SXB passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: exhaust noisy.

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