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OU56 DFY

2006 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

16,027 mi
Last recorded16,027 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 12009,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU56 DFY
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL1200R Sportster 1200
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 16,027 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 15,703 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 15,703 miles

Headlamp aim too high Readjusted with presenter aboard (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 15,260 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 14,532 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 13,906 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 13,366 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 12,979 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 11,912 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 11,389 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 10,785 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 9,202 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 8,091 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 7,417 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 6,988 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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OU56 DFY is a 2006 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OU56 DFY, 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 OU56 DFY registered?

OU56 DFY is a 2006 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200, first registered on 20 September 2006.

Is OU56 DFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU56 DFY shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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