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2006 Harley Davidson Xl1200 MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for Xl1200 models manufactured in 2006, based on 72 real MOT test results.

84.7%
Pass Rate
15.3%
Fail Rate
72
Total Tests
15,831
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

2006 Harley Davidson Xl1200 MOT Analysis

The 2006 Harley Davidson Xl1200 has an MOT pass rate of 84.7% based on 72 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 15,831 miles on the odometer. With a 15.3% failure rate, the 2006 Xl1200 is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 2006 Harley Davidson Xl1200 is Motorcycle structure and attachments, responsible for 4.2% of failures. Motorcycle structure and attachments issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs range from £100–400. Motorcycle steering is the second most common issue at 1.4%. Motorcycle suspension follows at 1.4%.

⚠ Based on limited data (72 tests)

Top failures specific to 2006 models only. The overall Xl1200 page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

Motorcycle structure and attachments 4.2%
Motorcycle steering 1.4%
Motorcycle suspension 1.4%

What Fails on This Car?

Click a category to see specific failure items.

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Motorcycle Structure And Attachments4.2%3
2Motorcycle Steering1.4%1
3Motorcycle Suspension1.4%1
4Motorcycle Wheels1.4%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 15,831 mi

For every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.

Motorcycle structure and attachments2.63% per 10K miMotorcycle steering0.88% per 10K miMotorcycle suspension0.88% per 10K miMotorcycle wheels0.88% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Motorcycle structure and attachments2.634.2%3
Motorcycle steering0.881.4%1
Motorcycle suspension0.881.4%1
Motorcycle wheels0.881.4%1

Mileage Statistics

15,831
Mean
12,879
Median
9,403
25th Percentile
19,090
75th Percentile
9.66% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 2006 Harley Davidson Xl1200 has an MOT pass rate of 84.7% based on 72 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 15,831 miles on the odometer. With a 15.3% failure rate, the 2006 Xl1200 is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 2006 Harley Davidson Xl1200, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to motorcycle structure and attachments: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights. With relatively low average mileage of 15,831 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.

Motorcycle structure and attachments — 4.2% of failures

Motorcycle structure and attachments issues account for 4.2% of MOT failures on 2006 Harley Davidson Xl1200 models. Motorcycle structure and attachments issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs: £100–400. Pre-MOT check: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights.

Motorcycle steering — 1.4% of failures

Motorcycle steering issues account for 1.4% of MOT failures on 2006 Harley Davidson Xl1200 models. Steering failures include excessive play in the steering wheel, leaking power steering fluid, worn track rod ends, and damaged steering rack. These affect vehicle control and are closely related to suspension wear. Typical repair costs: £150–600. Pre-MOT check: Check for excessive steering wheel play (more than a few inches of free movement). Listen for whining from the power steering pump. Look for fluid leaks under the car near the front wheels.

Motorcycle suspension — 1.4% of failures

Motorcycle suspension issues account for 1.4% of MOT failures on 2006 Harley Davidson Xl1200 models. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. Typical repair costs: £200–500. Pre-MOT check: Look for uneven tyre wear, listen for clunking over bumps, and check if the car pulls to one side. A bouncy ride suggests worn shock absorbers. Visually inspect coil springs for cracks.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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