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HX56 ODU

2006 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

27,366 mi
Last recorded27,366 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 12009,666 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX56 ODU
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL1200R Sportster 1200
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 27,366 miles
Pass 10 May 2025 27,348 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 27,286 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 27,118 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 26,959 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 26,534 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 26,100 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 25,540 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 23,627 miles

Front Outer Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 21,885 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 21,881 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 18,144 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 18,144 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 16 Jan 2012 15,146 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 12,434 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 10,407 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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HX56 ODU is a 2006 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200 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 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 HX56 ODU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HX56 ODU registered?

HX56 ODU is a 2006 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200, first registered on 25 September 2006.

Is HX56 ODU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HX56 ODU 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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