Harley Davidson Fls (2015)
2015 Harley Davidson Fls
CarHunch analysed 136 real MOT records for the 2015 Harley Davidson Fls. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2015 Harley Davidson FLS is a genuinely reliable performer, with a 92.5% first-time pass rate that sits well above the UK average of 80%—and dangerous defects are rare at 7.3%, so safety isn't a concern here. This is a motorcycle that's been looked after; the median mileage of just 6,548 miles for a nine-year-old machine suggests owners treat it as a weekend or leisure bike rather than a commuter, which typically translates to gentler use and better preservation.
When failures do occur, they're minor and infrequent (0.51 per vehicle on average), though advisories average 2.7 per bike—mostly routine wear items rather than structural problems. If you're buying one, check the service history carefully and budget for preventive maintenance like brake fluid changes and cable lubrication, since these machines are often stored between rides.
What to check before buying a 2015 Harley Davidson Fls
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
Before you buy a Harley Davidson Fls
MOT history is one piece of the puzzle. These checks can reveal what CarHunch can't.
CarHunch may earn a small commission if you buy via these links — at no extra cost to you.
Mileage Distribution
Most 2015 Harley Davidson Fls vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2015 Harley Davidson Fls vehicles fall between 3,433 and 10,885 miles.
2015 Harley Davidson Fls — Still on the Road
81 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 74% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2018–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2015 Harley Davidson Fls
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
-
158.5%
Exhaust noisy
-
23%
Exhaust noisy
-
20.5%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
-
17%
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
-
16%
Rear reflector missing
-
16%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
-
13.5%
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
-
13%
Rear Exhaust noisy
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2015. Counts include advisories and failures.
Found a specific Harley Davidson Fls?
Enter the reg to see its individual MOT history, AI Hunches, and how it compares to this cohort.
Other model years — Harley Davidson Fls: