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HX06 LWU

2006 Harley-davidson XL 1200 Low Sportster

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

4,029 mi
Last recorded4,029 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Harley-davidson XL 1200 Low Sportster8,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 4,029 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2024 4,011 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 3,991 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 3,904 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 3,819 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 3,470 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 3,470 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 3,183 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 3,183 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 2,876 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2016 2,876 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 2,159 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 2,142 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 2,139 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 2,127 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 1,960 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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HX06 LWU 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 81.3%.

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 LWU, 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 LWU registered?

HX06 LWU is a 2006 Harley-davidson XL 1200 Low Sportster, first registered on 13 July 2006.

Is HX06 LWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HX06 LWU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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