2006 Harley Davidson Sportster — MOT History by Age
How cars manufactured in 2006 perform at MOT as they age
20 years
Current Age
96.9%
Latest Pass Rate
32
Total Tests (All Years)
25,317 mi
Avg Mileage (Latest)
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
Best vintage for Sportster
Compared to Average at Age 18
This car: 96.9%
Average: 54.3%
✅ 42.6% above average (8383 models compared)
How This Car Ages
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Pass Rate Trend
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Year-by-Year MOT Results
2024
96.9%
Age (yrs) 18Tests 32Avg Mileage 25,317Top Failure Motorcycle brakes — 3.1%
Common MOT Failures
Top failure categories across all test years for 2006 Harley Davidson Sportster, with age trends.
Motorcycle brakes
3.1%
— Consistent
How Failures Change With Age
Comparing failure rates between the youngest and oldest test years.
| Category | At Youngest | At Oldest | Change | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motorcycle brakes | 3.1% (18 yrs) | 3.1% (18 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
Other Manufacture Years
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About This Data
This page shows how Harley Davidson Sportster cars manufactured in 2006 perform at MOT as they age. Data spans from 2024 to 2024, covering 32 tests. Pass rates naturally decline with age as components wear.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.