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YJ56 XYF

2006 Harley Davidson Fat Boy

Grey Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

12,176 mi
Last recorded12,176 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Harley Davidson Fat Boy14,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ56 XYF
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelFat Boy
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc
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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 12,176 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 12,079 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2024 12,079 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 12,068 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2023 12,068 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 12,061 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2021 12,013 miles
Pass 16 May 2020 11,970 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 11,961 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 11,892 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 11,765 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 11,765 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2016 11,631 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 11,631 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 22 May 2015 40,620 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 10,715 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 9,286 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 9,275 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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YJ56 XYF is a 2006 Harley Davidson Fat Boy in Grey with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YJ56 XYF, 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 YJ56 XYF registered?

YJ56 XYF is a 2006 Harley Davidson Fat Boy, first registered on 1 November 2006.

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