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AE06 VUW

2006 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

25,601 mi
Last recorded25,601 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 12009,666 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE06 VUW
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL1200R Sportster 1200
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 25,601 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 25,294 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 25,242 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 25,212 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 25,099 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 24,355 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 23,788 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 23,534 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2018 23,534 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Swing arm bearings excessive play

Pass 24 Aug 2017 22,651 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 22,010 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 20,721 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 20,721 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2015 11,617 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 16,429 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 16,429 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 14,657 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 11,700 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 10,162 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 6,801 miles

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200?

Based on 3,903 MOT tests across 313 vehicles.

89.8%
Pass Rate
603
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
313
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 25
reflector on motorcycle missing 12
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 12
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12
Headlamp aim too low 9
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AE06 VUW is a 2006 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2006 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 9,666 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 XL1200R Sportster 1200 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 25 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE06 VUW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 20 years old, this Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AE06 VUW registered?

AE06 VUW is a 2006 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200, first registered on 1 July 2006.

Is AE06 VUW safe to buy?

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