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DX06 ABZ

2006 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

18,207 mi
Last recorded18,207 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 12009,666 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX06 ABZ
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL1200R Sportster 1200
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 18,207 miles
Fail 1 May 2026 18,207 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2025 17,992 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pivot worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 2 May 2024 17,631 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 17,375 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 16,971 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 16,189 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 15,486 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 15,316 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 15,079 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 14,662 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 13,866 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2014 13,866 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 12,633 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 11,795 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 10,271 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 6,136 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 6,088 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 4,980 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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DX06 ABZ is a 2006 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DX06 ABZ, 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 DX06 ABZ registered?

DX06 ABZ is a 2006 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200, first registered on 26 May 2006.

Is DX06 ABZ safe to buy?

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