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MX56 SDY

2006 Harley-davidson XL 1200 Low Sportster

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

8,878 mi
Last recorded8,878 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 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

RegistrationMX56 SDY
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 1200 Low Sportster
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc
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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 28 Apr 2025 8,878 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 8,292 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 8,162 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 7,866 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 7,851 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 7,848 miles

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 7,839 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 7,445 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 7,094 miles

Offside Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2012 10,860 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2011 5,273 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 3,304 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 1,248 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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MX56 SDY is a 2006 Harley-davidson XL 1200 Low Sportster in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MX56 SDY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MX56 SDY registered?

MX56 SDY is a 2006 Harley-davidson XL 1200 Low Sportster, first registered on 15 December 2006.

Is MX56 SDY safe to buy?

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