Harley Davidson Fat Bob Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Harley Davidson Fat Bob reliable? We analysed 4,494 real MOT tests across 603 vehicles to find out.
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The Harley Davidson Fat Bob is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Harley Davidson Fat Bob.
Harley Davidson Fat Bob Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Harley Davidson Fat Bob. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Harley Davidson Fat Bob MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Harley Davidson Fat Bob to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Harley Davidson Fat Bob Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Harley Davidson Fat Bob models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Harley Davidson Fat Bob Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Harley Davidson Fat Bob owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Harley Davidson Fat Bob MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Harley Davidson Fat Bob year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 612 | 90.5% | 4,793 | 7,744 | 11,971 |
| 2015 | 1,445 | 88.3% | 5,636 | 9,352 | 14,468 |
| 2014 | 1,869 | 88.6% | 6,171 | 9,937 | 15,666 |
| 2013 | 345 | 91.3% | 6,824 | 11,053 | 14,707 |
| 2009 | 50 | 86.0% | 5,039 | 15,686 | 27,189 |
How Long Does a Harley Davidson Fat Bob Last?
Based on 603 Harley Davidson Fat Bob vehicles on UK roads.
Harley Davidson Fat Bob Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Harley Davidson Fat Bob MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Harley Davidson Fat Bob
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
91.3% MOT pass rate from 345 tests
86.0% MOT pass rate from 50 tests
The best year to buy a used Harley Davidson Fat Bob is 2013, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 91.3% across 345 tests. The 2009 model year has the lowest pass rate at 86.0% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Harley Davidson Fat Bob Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harley Davidson Fat Bob THIS CAR | 88.9% | 4,494 | 9,574 mi | 13 yrs |
| Harley Davidson Flstf | 90.2% | 29,205 | 12,821 mi | 36 yrs |
| Harley Davidson XL | 89.1% | 22,811 | 6,150 mi | 13 yrs |
| Harley Davidson Flstc | 90.4% | 18,909 | 18,256 mi | 37 yrs |
| Volkswagen Amarok Highline 4MOTION Dc A | 83.8% | 1,936 | 92,980 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Harley Davidson Flstf (90.2% pass rate) and the Harley Davidson XL (89.1% pass rate), the Harley Davidson Fat Bob trails behind on MOT reliability.
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The Harley Davidson Fat Bob has an overall MOT pass rate of 88.9% across 4,494 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Harley Davidson Fat Bob with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Harley Davidson Fat Bob owner drives around 874 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Harley Davidson Fat Bob models stay on UK roads for around 13 years. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.