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FJ56 NGV

2006 Harley-davidson XL 1200 Low Sportster

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

22,367 mi
Last recorded22,367 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Harley-davidson XL 1200 Low Sportster8,959 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ56 NGV
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 1200 Low Sportster
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 22,367 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 22,283 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 21,845 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 21,842 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 21,569 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 21,143 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 20,120 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 19,166 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 18,291 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 18,291 miles

Wheel spoke excessively loose REAR X 2 (4.2.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 17,174 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 16,500 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 13,548 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 10,066 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 5,327 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 4,619 miles

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL 1200 Low Sportster?

Based on 3,990 MOT tests across 354 vehicles.

91.2%
Pass Rate
515
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
354
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 14
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width 12
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 10
Headlamp aim too low 9
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 9
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FJ56 NGV is a 2006 Harley-davidson XL 1200 Low Sportster in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2006 Harley-davidson XL 1200 Low Sportster models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.4% with a typical mileage of 8,959 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 XL 1200 Low Sportster fails its MOT is registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height, accounting for 14 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ56 NGV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson XL 1200 Low Sportster typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 20 years old, this Harley-davidson XL 1200 Low Sportster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FJ56 NGV registered?

FJ56 NGV is a 2006 Harley-davidson XL 1200 Low Sportster, first registered on 12 October 2006.

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The MOT history for FJ56 NGV shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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