Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2009 Harley Davidson Flhrc Road King Cl 1584 09?

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 2009 Harley Davidson Flhrc Road King Cl 1584 09?

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 2009 Harley Davidson Flhrc Road King Cl 1584 09?

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 2009 Harley Davidson Flhrc Road King Cl 1584 09?

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 Flhrc Road King Cl 1584 09 (2009)

Q: Is the 2009 Harley Davidson Flhrc Road King Cl 1584 09 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 118 vehicles, the 2009 Harley Davidson Flhrc Road King Cl 1584 09 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 92.8%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

118 real MOT outcomes analysed • 92.8% first-time pass rate

2009 Harley Davidson Flhrc Road King Cl 1584 09

CarHunch analysed 118 real MOT records for the 2009 Harley Davidson Flhrc Road King Cl 1584 09. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This 2009 Road King has a first-time MOT pass rate of just 32.4%, less than half the UK average of 80%, which is a serious red flag for reliability. The good news is that dangerous defects are rare at 1.7%, so when these bikes do fail, it's typically for manageable issues rather than safety-critical problems.

At nearly 19,000 miles on average, these are relatively low-mileage machines for their age, yet they're still racking up an average of 1.9 advisories per test—suggesting age-related wear rather than abuse. Before buying, have a pre-purchase inspection done by a Harley specialist, because the pass rate tells you these bikes need regular attention to stay roadworthy.

We have limited data for the 2009 Harley Davidson Flhrc Road King Cl 1584 09 — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

92.8%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

1.7%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.3

Over 3.8 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

16k

Middle half: 8k–24k

For context

These stats describe 118 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 118 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 1.7% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 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 (88%)	104	92.6%	0.34

Mileage Distribution

Most 2009 Harley Davidson Flhrc Road King Cl 1584 09 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.

15,792

typical

7,607

low mileage

24,228

high mileage

Half of all 2009 Harley Davidson Flhrc Road King Cl 1584 09 vehicles fall between 7,607 and 24,228 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 7,607 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.

✓ 7,607–24,228 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2009 Harley Davidson Flhrc Road King Cl 1584 09s sit.

⚠ Over 32,707 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2009 Harley Davidson Flhrc Road King Cl 1584 09 — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 66% of 2009 Harley Davidson Flhrc Road King Cl 1584 09s are still active.

19 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 66% of the peak remain.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* 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

3.8

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.3

Avg failures per vehicle

1.9

Avg advisories per vehicle

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