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WX56 HXV

2006 Harley-davidson XL1200R

Black Petrol 1202cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

26,059 mi
Last recorded26,059 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Harley-davidson XL1200R10,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX56 HXV
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL1200R
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,202cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 26,059 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 25,088 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 23,854 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 23,854 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 22,313 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 20,490 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 19,462 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 18,852 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 17,854 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2018 16,734 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 16,058 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 14,536 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 14,536 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2015 13,429 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 12,040 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 10,422 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2012

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 5,674 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 5,184 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 5,184 miles

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

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL1200R?

Based on 3,980 MOT tests across 354 vehicles.

89.8%
Pass Rate
492
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
354
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 28
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 15
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 15
Horn not working 11
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 10
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WX56 HXV is a 2006 Harley-davidson XL1200R in Black with a 1,202cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2006 Harley-davidson XL1200R models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.8% with a typical mileage of 10,554 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 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WX56 HXV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson XL1200R typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 20 years old, this Harley-davidson XL1200R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WX56 HXV registered?

WX56 HXV is a 2006 Harley-davidson XL1200R, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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