Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2006 Harley Davidson Fxd35?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2006 Harley Davidson Fxd35?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2006 Harley Davidson Fxd35?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2006 Harley Davidson Fxd35 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 106 vehicles, the 2006 Harley Davidson Fxd35 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 92.3%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2006 Harley Davidson Fxd35?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2006 Harley Davidson Fxd35 are: Exhaust noisy (256.7% of vehicles), Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (37.1% of vehicles), Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (37.1% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2006 Harley Davidson Fxd35?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Harley Davidson Fxd35 (2006)

106 real MOT outcomes analysed • 92.3% first-time pass rate

2006 Harley Davidson Fxd35

CarHunch analysed 106 real MOT records for the 2006 Harley Davidson Fxd35. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2006 Harley-Davidson FXD35 hits the UK average with an 81.0% first-time pass rate, making it about as reliable as a typical vehicle of its age—dangerous defects are rare at just 2.8%, so safety isn't a concern here. These bikes are running low mileage relative to their age (median 8,045 miles, average 10,262), which suggests many have been leisure rather than commuter machines and helps explain the respectable pass rate.

Advisories average 3.3 per vehicle against 0.84 failures, indicating maintenance issues are common but rarely serious enough to fail the MOT. If you're considering one, factor in regular servicing for those advisory items—brakes, fluids, and wear items typical of older cruisers—and always get a full pre-purchase inspection rather than relying on MOT history alone.

We have limited data for the 2006 Harley Davidson Fxd35 — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

92.3%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

2.8%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.84

Over 10 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

Middle half: 5k–13k

For context

These stats describe 106 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 106 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Exhaust & emissions 256.7%

Exhaust noisy · Offside Rear Exhaust noisy

Tyre wear 37.1%

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Lighting 18.6%

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing · Headlamp aim too high · Headlamp aim too low

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Brake wear 9.3%

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort · Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit · Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Other issues 7.2%

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width · Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height · Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements · …

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2006.

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Before you buy a 2006 Harley Davidson Fxd35

Based on MOT data from 106 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 2.8% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (99%)	105	92.2%	0.85

Mileage Distribution

Most 2006 Harley Davidson Fxd35 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

8,045

typical

5,056

low mileage

12,637

high mileage

Half of all 2006 Harley Davidson Fxd35 vehicles fall between 5,056 and 12,637 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 5,056 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 5,056–12,637 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2006 Harley Davidson Fxd35s sit.

⚠ Over 17,059 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2006 Harley Davidson Fxd35 — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 67% of 2006 Harley Davidson Fxd35s are still active.

41 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 67% 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.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.84

Avg failures per vehicle

3.3

Avg advisories per vehicle

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