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OU56 FTP

2006 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

19,827 mi
Last recorded19,827 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport9,661 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU56 FTP
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 1200 C Custom Sport
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 19,827 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 19,305 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 18,401 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 25 Oct 2023 18,401 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Position lamp not working bulb was blown,it has been replaced (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 16,678 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 16,578 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 16,578 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2021 15,865 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 14,426 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2020 14,424 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 14,003 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 14,001 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Pass 19 May 2017 13,845 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 12,197 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 11,268 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 10,018 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 8,729 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 8,207 miles

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

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

front tyer wearing unevenly

rear brack control slightly stiff

Fail 25 Feb 2011 8,207 miles

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

front tyer wearing unevenly

rear brack control slightly stiff

Pass 31 Dec 2009 6,091 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport?

Based on 16,429 MOT tests across 1,340 vehicles.

89.4%
Pass Rate
482
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
1,340
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 71
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 54
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 50
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 47
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 47
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OU56 FTP is a 2006 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2006 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.1% with a typical mileage of 9,661 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 C Custom Sport fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 71 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OU56 FTP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 20 years old, this Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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OU56 FTP is a 2006 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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