Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2006 Harley Davidson Fxdb Street Bob?

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 Fxdb Street Bob?

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 Fxdb Street Bob?

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 Fxdb Street Bob reliable?

Based on MOT data from 103 vehicles, the 2006 Harley Davidson Fxdb Street Bob has a first-time MOT pass rate of 92%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2006 Harley Davidson Fxdb Street Bob?

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 Fxdb Street Bob (2006)

103 real MOT outcomes analysed • 92% first-time pass rate

2006 Harley Davidson Fxdb Street Bob

CarHunch analysed 103 real MOT records for the 2006 Harley Davidson Fxdb Street Bob. 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 FXDB Street Bob has a first-time MOT pass rate of 66.1%, which is significantly below the UK average of 80%, suggesting these bikes need more maintenance attention than typical vehicles. The good news is that only 6.8% have ever recorded a dangerous defect, so safety-critical failures aren't widespread—but the below-average pass rate does signal reliability concerns worth taking seriously.

At an average mileage of 14,244 miles for an 18-year-old bike, these Street Bobs have relatively modest use, yet they're still averaging 0.77 failures per test, which indicates age-related wear rather than hard riding. Before committing to one, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on suspension, brakes, and electrical systems—the 3.4 advisories per vehicle average shows these components are where problems cluster on this model.

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

⚠️ Around 1 in 20 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

92%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

6.8%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.77

Over 7.9 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

12k

Middle half: 9k–20k

For context

These stats describe 103 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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Based on MOT data from 103 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 6.8% 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 (96%)	99	91.9%	0.78

Mileage Distribution

Most 2006 Harley Davidson Fxdb Street Bob 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.

11,748

typical

9,112

low mileage

19,554

high mileage

Half of all 2006 Harley Davidson Fxdb Street Bob vehicles fall between 9,112 and 19,554 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 9,112 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.

✓ 9,112–19,554 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2006 Harley Davidson Fxdb Street Bobs sit.

⚠ Over 26,397 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 Fxdb Street Bob — Still on the Road

Most 2006 Harley Davidson Fxdb Street Bobs are still being driven.

34 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 76% 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

7.9

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.77

Avg failures per vehicle

3.4

Avg advisories per vehicle

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