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HX56 OEJ

2006 Harley-davidson Fxdb Street Bob

Black Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,860 mi
Last recorded28,860 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Harley-davidson Fxdb Street Bob13,991 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX56 OEJ
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelFxdb Street Bob
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 28,860 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 17 Mar 2025 28,854 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 28,834 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Neutral light not working

Fail 6 Oct 2023 28,827 miles

Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Neutral light not working

Pass 27 Sep 2022 28,798 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 28,464 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 28,063 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 27,841 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 27,156 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 26,322 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2017 26,322 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 40,262 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 23,928 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Sep 2015 23,928 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 36,323 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 33,617 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 18,785 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 16,101 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 13,980 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 27 Sep 2010 13,980 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2009 11,023 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 11,023 miles

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 22 Sep 2009 10,899 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 17 Sep 2009 10,844 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Brake component has an inadequate repair (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal insecure (3.1.2a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson Fxdb Street Bob?

Based on 2,237 MOT tests across 226 vehicles.

89.5%
Pass Rate
816
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
226
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 13
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 11
reflector on motorcycle missing 8
Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background 6
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 5
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HX56 OEJ is a 2006 Harley-davidson Fxdb Street Bob in Black with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2006 Harley-davidson Fxdb Street Bob models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.9% with a typical mileage of 13,991 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Harley-davidson Fxdb Street Bob fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 13 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HX56 OEJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson Fxdb Street Bob typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 20 years old, this Harley-davidson Fxdb Street Bob is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HX56 OEJ registered?

HX56 OEJ is a 2006 Harley-davidson Fxdb Street Bob, first registered on 16 September 2006.

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