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AY06 HVX

2006 Harley-davidson XL 1200 Low Sportster

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

16,687 mi
Last recorded16,687 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Harley-davidson XL 1200 Low Sportster8,959 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY06 HVX
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 1200 Low Sportster
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc
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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 16,687 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 15,691 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 15,002 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 14,431 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 14,264 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 12,734 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Oil drain pipe starting to perish. Could lead to oil on rear tyre.

Pass 23 Mar 2019 12,021 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 23 Mar 2019 12,021 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 10,505 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 9,567 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2017 9,567 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 8,892 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 8,266 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 8,127 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2014 8,127 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 7,508 miles

noisey exhausts (but no excluding marks)

non standard headlight bulb (but still primarily white)

Fail 27 Mar 2013 7,508 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe union leaking fluid (3.2.B4) DANGEROUS

brake fluid level slightly low

noisey exhausts (but no excluding marks)

non standard headlight bulb (but still primarily white)

slightly greasy front disc

Pass 13 Mar 2012 7,099 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 6,694 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 5,982 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL 1200 Low Sportster?

Based on 3,990 MOT tests across 354 vehicles.

91.2%
Pass Rate
515
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
354
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 14
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width 12
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 10
Headlamp aim too low 9
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 9
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AY06 HVX is a 2006 Harley-davidson XL 1200 Low Sportster in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2006 Harley-davidson XL 1200 Low Sportster models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.4% with a typical mileage of 8,959 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 1200 Low Sportster fails its MOT is registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height, accounting for 14 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY06 HVX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was AY06 HVX registered?

AY06 HVX is a 2006 Harley-davidson XL 1200 Low Sportster, first registered on 22 July 2006.

Is AY06 HVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY06 HVX shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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