Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2015 Harley Davidson Fat Bob?

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 2015 Harley Davidson Fat Bob?

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 2015 Harley Davidson Fat Bob?

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 2015 Harley Davidson Fat Bob vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

28% 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 2015 Harley Davidson Fat Bob reliable?

Based on MOT data from 196 vehicles, the 2015 Harley Davidson Fat Bob has a first-time MOT pass rate of 89.7%, 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 2015 Harley Davidson Fat Bob?

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 (2015)

196 real MOT outcomes analysed • 89.7% first-time pass rate

2015 Harley Davidson Fat Bob

CarHunch analysed 196 real MOT records for the 2015 Harley Davidson Fat Bob. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2015 Fat Bob passes its MOT first time in 89.7% of cases, well above the UK average of 80%, which is a strong reliability signal—though the 28.1% of these bikes that have recorded a dangerous defect is worth noting, suggesting some examples have experienced serious safety issues. Petrol versus diesel breakdowns aren't relevant here, but the real story is that these are relatively low-mileage machines: the average sits at just 10,770 miles for a nine-year-old bike, indicating most owners ride sparingly rather than commute hard on them.

When failures do occur, they're modest in number (0.84 per vehicle), but advisories are frequent at 3.2 per test, pointing to wear items and minor maintenance needs rather than structural problems. If you're considering a Fat Bob, inspect the service history carefully, ask specifically about any past dangerous defect repairs, and budget for routine consumables—but the high pass rate means a well-maintained example will be reliable.

We have limited data for the 2015 Harley Davidson Fat Bob — 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

89.7%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

28.1%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.84

Over 7.2 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

Middle half: 6k–13k

For context

These stats describe 196 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 196 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 28.1% 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

Mileage Distribution

Most 2015 Harley Davidson Fat Bob 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.

9,461

typical

6,076

low mileage

13,037

high mileage

Half of all 2015 Harley Davidson Fat Bob vehicles fall between 6,076 and 13,037 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 6,076 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.

✓ 6,076–13,037 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2015 Harley Davidson Fat Bobs sit.

⚠ Over 17,599 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2015 Harley Davidson Fat Bob — Still on the Road

Most 2015 Harley Davidson Fat Bobs are still being driven.

Strong survival — 142 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 85% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2018–2025.
* 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

7.2

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.84

Avg failures per vehicle

3.2

Avg advisories per vehicle

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