Harley-davidson Flstfi Fatboy Fuel Injected Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Harley-davidson Flstfi Fatboy Fuel Injected car check
Is the Harley-davidson Flstfi Fatboy Fuel Injected reliable? We analysed 1,359 real MOT tests across 179 vehicles to find out.
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The Harley-davidson Flstfi Fatboy Fuel Injected is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition, brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and reflector on motorcycle missing. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Harley-davidson Flstfi Fatboy Fuel Injected.
Harley-davidson Flstfi Fatboy Fuel Injected Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Harley-davidson Flstfi Fatboy Fuel Injected. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Harley-davidson Flstfi Fatboy Fuel Injected MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Harley-davidson Flstfi Fatboy Fuel Injected to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Harley-davidson Flstfi Fatboy Fuel Injected Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Harley-davidson Flstfi Fatboy Fuel Injected fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Harley-davidson Flstfi Fatboy Fuel Injected Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Harley-davidson Flstfi Fatboy Fuel Injected owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Harley-davidson Flstfi Fatboy Fuel Injected MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Harley-davidson Flstfi Fatboy Fuel Injected year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 218 | 92.2% | 6,866 | 11,046 | 19,127 |
| 2005 | 135 | 86.7% | 3,667 | 5,732 | 11,867 |
| 2004 | 321 | 87.9% | 5,099 | 9,398 | 19,209 |
| 2003 | 202 | 92.6% | 5,842 | 8,342 | 14,760 |
| 2002 | 222 | 91.0% | 6,105 | 10,664 | 14,466 |
| 2001 | 140 | 93.6% | 9,164 | 11,932 | 15,881 |
How Long Does a Harley-davidson Flstfi Fatboy Fuel Injected Last?
Based on 179 Harley-davidson Flstfi Fatboy Fuel Injected vehicles on UK roads.
Harley-davidson Flstfi Fatboy Fuel Injected Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Harley-davidson Flstfi Fatboy Fuel Injected 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 Flstfi Fatboy Fuel Injected
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
93.6% MOT pass rate from 140 tests
86.7% MOT pass rate from 135 tests
The best year to buy a used Harley-davidson Flstfi Fatboy Fuel Injected is 2001, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 93.6% across 140 tests. The 2005 model year has the lowest pass rate at 86.7% — 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 Flstfi Fatboy Fuel Injected Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harley-davidson Flstfi Fatboy Fuel Injected THIS CAR | 90.7% | 1,359 | 10,238 mi | 25 yrs |
| Harley-davidson Xlh 883 | 88.8% | 47,203 | 10,536 mi | 38 yrs |
| Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport | 89.4% | 16,429 | 10,286 mi | 29 yrs |
| Harley-davidson XL53 C | 88.6% | 15,043 | 11,058 mi | 28 yrs |
| BMW 318D M Sport Auto | 87.7% | 617 | 88,833 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Harley-davidson Xlh 883 (88.8% pass rate) and the Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport (89.4% pass rate), the Harley-davidson Flstfi Fatboy Fuel Injected outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Harley-davidson Flstfi Fatboy Fuel Injected has an overall MOT pass rate of 90.7% across 1,359 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Harley-davidson Flstfi Fatboy Fuel Injected are exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7 recorded failures), brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (4), and reflector on motorcycle missing (4). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Harley-davidson Flstfi Fatboy Fuel Injected owner drives around 438 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 Flstfi Fatboy Fuel Injected models stay on UK roads for around 25 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. 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.