Harley Davidson Vrsca (2006)
2006 Harley Davidson Vrsca
CarHunch analysed 120 real MOT records for the 2006 Harley Davidson Vrsca. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2006 Harley Davidson VRSCA is a reliable performer, with an 89.2% first-time pass rate that comfortably beats the UK average of 80%, and only 10.8% of vehicles have ever recorded a dangerous defect—well below the warning threshold. This cruiser is genuinely dependable on its MOT test.
These bikes are running low mileage for their age, with a median of just 6,373 miles, suggesting they're weekend toys rather than daily commuters, which naturally helps their MOT prospects. When failures do occur, they're typically minor (1.16 per vehicle), but advisories are fairly common at 3.8 per bike, so budget for routine maintenance on wear items like cables, tyres, and brake pads when you buy.
What to check before buying a 2006 Harley Davidson Vrsca
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 Vrsca 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 Vrsca vehicles fall between 2,899 and 10,900 miles.
2006 Harley Davidson Vrsca — Still on the Road
42 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 60% 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 Vrsca
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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64.8%
Exhaust noisy
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45.6%
Exhaust noisy
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38.1%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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33.7%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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30%
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing
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23%
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort
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19.6%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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17.4%
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2006. Counts include advisories and failures.
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