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WX56 DSO

2006 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

13,843 mi
Last recorded13,843 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 12009,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX56 DSO
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL1200R Sportster 1200
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2026 13,843 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 26 May 2022 11,838 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2021 9,167 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2021 9,167 miles

Offside Front Upper Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected throttle sticks (6.2.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 7,257 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 6,618 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2018 6,618 miles

Central Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 5,592 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 5,592 miles

Central Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 5,434 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 5,276 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 4,609 miles

Offside Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Outer Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 4,354 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 4,354 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Rear Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Offside Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Outer Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 4,241 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 4,236 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Offside Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Outer Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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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WX56 DSO 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 62.5%.

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 WX56 DSO, 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.

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What year was WX56 DSO registered?

WX56 DSO is a 2006 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200, first registered on 19 December 2006.

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