Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2021 Harley Davidson Flfbs Fatboy 114 1868 21?

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 2021 Harley Davidson Flfbs Fatboy 114 1868 21?

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 2021 Harley Davidson Flfbs Fatboy 114 1868 21?

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.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2021 Harley Davidson Flfbs Fatboy 114 1868 21?

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 Flfbs Fatboy 114 1868 21 (2021)

Q: Is the 2021 Harley Davidson Flfbs Fatboy 114 1868 21 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 165 vehicles, the 2021 Harley Davidson Flfbs Fatboy 114 1868 21 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 93.2%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

165 real MOT outcomes analysed • 93.2% first-time pass rate

2021 Harley Davidson Flfbs Fatboy 114 1868 21

CarHunch analysed 165 real MOT records for the 2021 Harley Davidson Flfbs Fatboy 114 1868 21. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2021 Harley-Davidson Fat Boy 114 posts an 80.8% first-time pass rate, just marginally ahead of the UK average of 80%, suggesting reliability on par with the wider vehicle fleet—and critically, only 1.8% of machines have ever recorded a dangerous defect, which is well below concerning levels. With petrol variants hitting 80.5%, there's no meaningful reliability split to worry about.

These bikes are running relatively light at a median of 3,335 miles, which suits their cruiser role, and they're averaging just 0.16 failures per vehicle with 0.5 advisories each—essentially bulletproof on the failure front. Before you buy, request the full MOT history to check for that rare dangerous defect flag, but these numbers suggest you're looking at a solid, low-maintenance machine if it's been serviced properly.

We have limited data for the 2021 Harley Davidson Flfbs Fatboy 114 1868 21 — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

93.2%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

1.8%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.16

Over 1.8 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

Middle half: 2k–5k

For context

These stats describe 165 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 165 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 1.8% 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 →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (99%)	163	93.1%	0.17

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Harley Davidson Flfbs Fatboy 114 1868 21 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.

3,335

typical

1,827

low mileage

5,477

high mileage

Half of all 2021 Harley Davidson Flfbs Fatboy 114 1868 21 vehicles fall between 1,827 and 5,477 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 1,827 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.

✓ 1,827–5,477 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2021 Harley Davidson Flfbs Fatboy 114 1868 21s sit.

⚠ Over 7,393 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

1.8

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.16

Avg failures per vehicle

0.5

Avg advisories per vehicle

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