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Harley-davidson Fxfbs Fat Bob 114 1868 18 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Harley-davidson Fxfbs Fat Bob 114 1868 18 reliable? We analysed 1,662 real MOT tests across 330 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,662 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
91.8%
Typical Mileage
6,840mi
Annual Mileage
804mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Harley-davidson Fxfbs Fat Bob 114 1868 18 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Harley-davidson Fxfbs Fat Bob 114 1868 18.

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Harley-davidson Fxfbs Fat Bob 114 1868 18 MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Harley-davidson Fxfbs Fat Bob 114 1868 18 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

91.5%
2018
94.2%
2017

Harley-davidson Fxfbs Fat Bob 114 1868 18 Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Harley-davidson Fxfbs Fat Bob 114 1868 18 models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released 3
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released 2
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released 2
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 2

Harley-davidson Fxfbs Fat Bob 114 1868 18 Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Harley-davidson Fxfbs Fat Bob 114 1868 18 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
326 mi/yr
Typical
804 mi/yr
Average
1,288 mi/yr
Heavy usage
1,733 mi/yr

Harley-davidson Fxfbs Fat Bob 114 1868 18 MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Harley-davidson Fxfbs Fat Bob 114 1868 18 year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2018 1,313 91.5% 3,557 6,294 10,176
2017 274 94.2% 5,258 8,015 11,215

How Long Does a Harley-davidson Fxfbs Fat Bob 114 1868 18 Last?

Based on 330 Harley-davidson Fxfbs Fat Bob 114 1868 18 vehicles on UK roads.

Average
6.7 years
Median
7.0 years

Harley-davidson Fxfbs Fat Bob 114 1868 18 Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Harley-davidson Fxfbs Fat Bob 114 1868 18 MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
6,840 mi
75th Percentile
10,474 mi
95th Percentile
21,022 mi
Max Recorded
41,904 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Harley-davidson Fxfbs Fat Bob 114 1868 18

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2017

94.2% MOT pass rate from 274 tests

Year to avoid
2018

91.5% MOT pass rate from 1,313 tests

The best year to buy a used Harley-davidson Fxfbs Fat Bob 114 1868 18 is 2017, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 94.2% across 274 tests. The 2018 model year has the lowest pass rate at 91.5% — 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 Fxfbs Fat Bob 114 1868 18 Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Harley-davidson Fxfbs Fat Bob 114 1868 18 THIS CAR 91.8% 1,662 6,840 mi — 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
Porsche 911 Targa 4S 96.4% 1,054 11,865 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 Fxfbs Fat Bob 114 1868 18 outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Harley-davidson Fxfbs Fat Bob 114 1868 18?

The Harley-davidson Fxfbs Fat Bob 114 1868 18 has an overall MOT pass rate of 91.8% across 1,662 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 Fxfbs Fat Bob 114 1868 18 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 Fxfbs Fat Bob 114 1868 18 owner drives around 804 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.

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.

Harley-davidson Fxfbs Fat Bob 114 1868 18 — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Harley-davidson Fxfbs Fat Bob 114 1868 18 reliable?
Based on 1,662 MOT tests, the Harley-davidson Fxfbs Fat Bob 114 1868 18 has a 91.8% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Harley-davidson Fxfbs Fat Bob 114 1868 18?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Harley-davidson Fxfbs Fat Bob 114 1868 18 do per year?
The typical Harley-davidson Fxfbs Fat Bob 114 1868 18 does around 804 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Harley-davidson Fxfbs Fat Bob 114 1868 18 last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Harley-davidson Fxfbs Fat Bob 114 1868 18?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Harley-davidson Fxfbs Fat Bob 114 1868 18?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Harley-davidson Fxfbs Fat Bob 114 1868 18 is 2017 with a 94.2% pass rate across 274 tests.