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HX06 GVN

2006 Harley-davidson XL 1200 Low Sportster

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

9,930 mi
Last recorded9,930 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Harley-davidson XL 1200 Low Sportster8,959 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX06 GVN
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 1200 Low Sportster
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc
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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 9,930 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 9,517 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 8,829 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 8,209 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 7,859 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 6,940 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 6,926 miles

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

Rear Tyre designed for front wheel use fitted to the rear wheel (5.2.3 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 6,680 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 6,394 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 5,955 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 5,731 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 5,581 miles

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 5,581 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 5,389 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 4,677 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 May 2010 4,047 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 2,929 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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HX06 GVN is a 2006 Harley-davidson XL 1200 Low Sportster in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 HX06 GVN, 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 HX06 GVN registered?

HX06 GVN is a 2006 Harley-davidson XL 1200 Low Sportster, first registered on 4 May 2006.

Is HX06 GVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for HX06 GVN shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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