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

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 Fxdbi?

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 Fxdbi?

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 Fxdbi reliable?

Based on MOT data from 257 vehicles, the 2006 Harley Davidson Fxdbi has a first-time MOT pass rate of 90.6%, 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 Fxdbi?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2006 Harley Davidson Fxdbi are: Exhaust noisy (238.8% of vehicles), Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (49.3% of vehicles), Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (37.7% 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 Fxdbi?

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 Fxdbi (2006)

257 real MOT outcomes analysed • 90.6% first-time pass rate

2006 Harley Davidson Fxdbi

CarHunch analysed 257 real MOT records for the 2006 Harley Davidson Fxdbi. 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 FXDBI is a dependable performer at MOT: its 90.6% first-time pass rate beats the UK average by nearly 11 percentage points, and only 12.1% of these bikes have ever recorded a dangerous defect. That's solid evidence this is a mechanically sound machine when properly maintained.

These bikes are running relatively light at a median of 11,450 miles for their age—well below the typical 12,000 miles per year—which suggests many are cherished rather than ridden hard. With an average of 1.24 failures and 4.7 advisories per MOT, the common issues are minor wear items rather than structural problems, so focus your pre-purchase inspection on consumables like brakes, fluids and electrics rather than worrying about the frame or engine integrity.

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

⚠️ Around 1 in 8 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

90.6%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

12.1%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

1.24

Over 11.3 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

11k

Middle half: 7k–17k

For context

These stats describe 257 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 257 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Exhaust & emissions 238.8%

Exhaust noisy · Rear Exhaust noisy · Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition

Tyre wear 49.3%

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm

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

Lighting 12.2%

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

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

Brake wear 11.6%

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

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

Other issues 6.4%

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 Fxdbi

Based on MOT data from 257 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 12.1% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 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 →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (100%)	256	90.6%	1.24

Colour Breakdown

Based on 305 Harley Davidson Fxdbi vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 85.9%

262

Blue 6.6%

Red 3%

Green 3%

Maroon 1.6%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2006 Harley Davidson Fxdbi 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.

11,450

typical

7,107

low mileage

16,642

high mileage

Half of all 2006 Harley Davidson Fxdbi vehicles fall between 7,107 and 16,642 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 7,107 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.

✓ 7,107–16,642 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2006 Harley Davidson Fxdbis sit.

⚠ Over 22,466 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 Fxdbi — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 68% of 2006 Harley Davidson Fxdbis are still active.

112 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 68% 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

11.3

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.24

Avg failures per vehicle

4.7

Avg advisories per vehicle

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