Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2013 Harley Davidson Fat Bob Fxdf 103 1690 13?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2013 Harley Davidson Fat Bob Fxdf 103 1690 13?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2013 Harley Davidson Fat Bob Fxdf 103 1690 13?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

How many 2013 Harley Davidson Fat Bob Fxdf 103 1690 13 vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

20% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2013 Harley Davidson Fat Bob Fxdf 103 1690 13 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 163 vehicles, the 2013 Harley Davidson Fat Bob Fxdf 103 1690 13 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 91.6%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2013 Harley Davidson Fat Bob Fxdf 103 1690 13?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Harley Davidson Fat Bob Fxdf 103 1690 13 (2013)

163 real MOT outcomes analysed • 91.6% first-time pass rate

2013 Harley Davidson Fat Bob Fxdf 103 1690 13

CarHunch analysed 163 real MOT records for the 2013 Harley Davidson Fat Bob Fxdf 103 1690 13. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This 2013 Fat Bob passes its MOT about 4 percentage points above the UK average at 84.3%, which is a solid result—though one in five of these bikes has been flagged for a dangerous defect at some point, worth checking the service history on. The median mileage of just 8,569 miles suggests these are cherished machines, not daily commuters, which explains why they're holding up reasonably well despite their age.

The average of 0.75 failures per test is low, but the 3.2 advisories per vehicle flag minor wear items that creep up on older Harleys—classic stuff like brake pad wear and light corrosion. Before buying, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on brakes, electrics, and fuel system condition, since those tend to be where these bikes trip up.

We have limited data for the 2013 Harley Davidson Fat Bob Fxdf 103 1690 13 — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

91.6%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

20.3%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.75

Over 7.7 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

Middle half: 6k–16k

For context

These stats describe 163 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 163 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 20.3% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (96%)	156	91.8%	0.75

Mileage Distribution

Most 2013 Harley Davidson Fat Bob Fxdf 103 1690 13 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

8,569

typical

5,730

low mileage

16,238

high mileage

Half of all 2013 Harley Davidson Fat Bob Fxdf 103 1690 13 vehicles fall between 5,730 and 16,238 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 5,730 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 5,730–16,238 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2013 Harley Davidson Fat Bob Fxdf 103 1690 13s sit.

⚠ Over 21,921 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2013 Harley Davidson Fat Bob Fxdf 103 1690 13 — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 69% of 2013 Harley Davidson Fat Bob Fxdf 103 1690 13s are still active.

98 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 69% of the peak remain.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2016–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

7.7

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.75

Avg failures per vehicle

3.2

Avg advisories per vehicle

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