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PL55 HWJ

2006 Harley Davidson Fat Boy

Black Petrol 1540cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

25,262 mi
Last recorded25,262 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Harley Davidson Fat Boy14,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL55 HWJ
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelFat Boy
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,540cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 25,262 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 24,323 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 23,004 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 21,251 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 21,251 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 21,232 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 21,140 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2020 20,930 miles

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson Fat Boy?

Based on 2,485 MOT tests across 307 vehicles.

90.4%
Pass Rate
498
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
307
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 13
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 12
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 9
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 6
Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background 4
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PL55 HWJ is a 2006 Harley Davidson Fat Boy in Black with a 1,540cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2006 Harley Davidson Fat Boy models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 14,107 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Harley Davidson Fat Boy fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 13 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PL55 HWJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson Fat Boy typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 20 years old, this Harley Davidson Fat Boy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PL55 HWJ registered?

PL55 HWJ is a 2006 Harley Davidson Fat Boy, first registered on 31 December 2006.

Is PL55 HWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL55 HWJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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