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AY56 DKJ

2006 Harley-davidson XL 1200 Low Sportster

White Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

21,266 mi
Last recorded21,266 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Harley-davidson XL 1200 Low Sportster8,959 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY56 DKJ
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 1200 Low Sportster
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc
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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 21,266 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 20,853 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 20,578 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 20,038 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2021 19,831 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 19,675 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 May 2019 19,243 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 16,749 miles

exhaust system noisey

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 6 May 2017 16,169 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 5,117 miles

front brake pads wearing low

front brake slightly tight

Pass 18 Mar 2015 14,210 miles

Front brake pads wearing low.

Pass 5 Mar 2014 12,801 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 8,926 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 8,057 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 8,052 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 7,104 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 5,093 miles

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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AY56 DKJ is a 2006 Harley-davidson XL 1200 Low Sportster in White with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AY56 DKJ, 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 AY56 DKJ registered?

AY56 DKJ is a 2006 Harley-davidson XL 1200 Low Sportster, first registered on 2 September 2006.

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