Harley Davidson Flstfi (2006)
2006 Harley Davidson Flstfi
CarHunch analysed 143 real MOT records for the 2006 Harley Davidson Flstfi. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2006 Harley-Davidson FLSTFI is a solid performer, passing its MOT on first attempt 92% of the time versus the UK average of 80%—a genuinely reassuring margin for a bike of this age. Dangerous defects have cropped up in 14% of examples tested, which is acceptable but worth a pre-purchase inspection to rule out.
The median mileage of 9,778 miles is remarkably low for a 18-year-old machine, suggesting many owners treat this cruiser as weekend entertainment rather than daily transport, which bodes well for mechanical condition. Expect around 1–2 failures and nearly 5 advisories per MOT cycle; these typically flag wear items like lights, tyres, and brake pads rather than engine trouble—so budget for routine maintenance but don't fear structural problems.
What to check before buying a 2006 Harley Davidson Flstfi
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2006 Harley Davidson Flstfi vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2006 Harley Davidson Flstfi vehicles fall between 5,270 and 17,779 miles.
2006 Harley Davidson Flstfi — Still on the Road
82 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 69% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2006 Harley Davidson Flstfi
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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162.7%
Exhaust noisy
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94.7%
Exhaust noisy
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22.6%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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20.2%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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14.3%
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort
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12.8%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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12.2%
Rear Exhaust noisy
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12.2%
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2006. Counts include advisories and failures.
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