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DX56 ECD

2006 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

21,159 mi
Last recorded21,159 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 12009,666 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX56 ECD
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL1200R Sportster 1200
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc
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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 21,159 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 19,783 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 May 2024 18,824 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 17,275 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 15,649 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Drive belt pulley worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 15,649 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Drive belt pulley worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 14,862 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 14,309 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 13,178 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 12,563 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 11,516 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2017

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 10,625 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2016 10,625 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 9,952 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 9,396 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 8,962 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 7,904 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 6,015 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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DX56 ECD is a 2006 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200 in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 DX56 ECD, 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 DX56 ECD registered?

DX56 ECD is a 2006 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200, first registered on 19 October 2006.

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