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FJ56 NLG

2006 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200

Orange Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

7,785 mi
Last recorded7,785 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 12009,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ56 NLG
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL1200R Sportster 1200
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc
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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 7,785 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 6,460 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 6,451 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 6,437 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 6,385 miles

tyres age cracked

Fail 30 Sep 2021 6,385 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

tyres age cracked

Pass 29 Sep 2020 6,368 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 6,280 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 6,018 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 6,004 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 5,866 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 5,649 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 5,381 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 5,043 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 4,273 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 3,470 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 2,546 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 2,385 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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FJ56 NLG is a 2006 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200 in Orange with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 FJ56 NLG, 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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FJ56 NLG is a 2006 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200, first registered on 27 October 2006.

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