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HX56 OED

2006 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

26,242 mi
Last recorded26,242 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 12009,666 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2023 26,242 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 25,969 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 25,874 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 25,595 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 25,595 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 25,491 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 24,312 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 23,176 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 18,151 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Dec 2014 17,088 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 14,992 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 7,966 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2011 6,919 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 3,147 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 2,791 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Sep 2009 2,599 miles

Rear reflector on sidecar missing (1.4.1)

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)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 2,599 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 OED is a 2006 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200 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 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 OED, 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 OED registered?

HX56 OED is a 2006 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is HX56 OED safe to buy?

The MOT history for HX56 OED 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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