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BX06 UCG

2006 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

23,514 mi
Last recorded23,514 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 12009,666 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX06 UCG
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL1200R Sportster 1200
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 23,514 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 23 Jul 2025 23,514 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 21,825 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 20,797 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 19,892 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 19,606 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 May 2018 19,211 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 May 2017 18,701 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 5 May 2017 18,639 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 May 2016 18,352 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 May 2015 18,272 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 18,046 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 3 May 2014 18,046 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 17,763 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 17,350 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 17,344 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 19 Apr 2011 16,414 miles

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 19 Apr 2011 16,413 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 16 Apr 2010 15,789 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 15,789 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2009 14,815 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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BX06 UCG is a 2006 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BX06 UCG, 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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BX06 UCG is a 2006 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200, first registered on 7 April 2006.

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