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EU06 DLY

2006 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

25,594 mi
Last recorded25,594 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 12009,666 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU06 DLY
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL1200R Sportster 1200
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 25,594 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2025 24,905 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2023 23,167 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 21,236 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 21,236 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2021 20,016 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 17,085 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 17,057 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2018 15,159 miles

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

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Aug 2017 10,458 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 8,037 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 7,066 miles

Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Aug 2015 7,066 miles

Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 6,554 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 5,194 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 3,669 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 1,134 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 885 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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EU06 DLY is a 2006 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200 in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EU06 DLY, 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 EU06 DLY registered?

EU06 DLY is a 2006 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200, first registered on 12 May 2006.

Is EU06 DLY safe to buy?

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