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FJ06 AYT

2006 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,319 mi
Last recorded41,319 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 12009,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ06 AYT
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL1200R Sportster 1200
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 41,319 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 40,018 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2025 40,018 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 39,844 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 39,640 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2022 34,265 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 32,912 miles

Gear linkage loose.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 May 2019 28,140 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2019 28,090 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 May 2018 25,229 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 24,560 miles
Fail 6 May 2017 24,560 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 19,563 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2016 19,542 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 15,642 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 14,416 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 12,265 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 9,658 miles

Rear Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 9,658 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 6,586 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 5,466 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2010 5,466 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 2,931 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 2,529 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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FJ06 AYT is a 2006 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FJ06 AYT, 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 FJ06 AYT registered?

FJ06 AYT is a 2006 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200, first registered on 13 March 2006.

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The MOT history for FJ06 AYT shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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