Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2016 Harley Davidson Fls?

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 2016 Harley Davidson Fls?

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 2016 Harley Davidson Fls?

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.

Is the 2016 Harley Davidson Fls reliable?

Based on MOT data from 187 vehicles, the 2016 Harley Davidson Fls has a first-time MOT pass rate of 91.3%, 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 2016 Harley Davidson Fls?

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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Q: What are common problems with the 2016 Harley Davidson Fls?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2016 Harley Davidson Fls are: Exhaust noisy (177.4% of vehicles), Rear Exhaust noisy (13.2% of vehicles), Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (12.4% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

187 real MOT outcomes analysed • 91.3% first-time pass rate

2016 Harley Davidson Fls

CarHunch analysed 187 real MOT records for the 2016 Harley Davidson Fls. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2016 Harley Davidson FLS is a genuinely reliable machine — it passes its MOT first time in 91.3% of cases, well above the UK average of 80%, and only 11.8% of examples have ever recorded a dangerous defect. This is solid, trustworthy kit with no red flags around safety-critical failures.

These bikes are running light at an average of 8,106 miles, suggesting many are weekend or leisure machines rather than daily commuters, which helps explain the strong pass rate. With less than one failure per vehicle on average and the typical bike clocking up 2.6 advisories (usually wear items like brake pads or fluid changes), expect predictable servicing costs — get a pre-purchase inspection focused on tyres, lights and brake condition, and you'll have a dependable cruiser.

We have limited data for the 2016 Harley Davidson Fls — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ About 1 in 12 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

91.3%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

11.8%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.57

Over 5.9 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

Middle half: 3k–11k

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These stats describe 187 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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What tends to go wrong

Across 187 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Exhaust & emissions 177.4%

Exhaust noisy · Rear Exhaust noisy · Offside Rear Exhaust noisy

Brake wear 12.4%

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort · Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit · Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Tyre wear 11.5%

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Other issues 11.5%

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements · COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Lighting 6.8%

Rear reflector missing · Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources · Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps · …

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2016.

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Before you buy a 2016 Harley Davidson Fls

Based on MOT data from 187 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 11.8% 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 →
📄 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 2016 Harley Davidson Fls 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.

6,279

typical

3,341

low mileage

10,550

high mileage

Half of all 2016 Harley Davidson Fls vehicles fall between 3,341 and 10,550 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 3,341 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.

✓ 3,341–10,550 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2016 Harley Davidson Flss sit.

⚠ Over 14,242 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2016 Harley Davidson Fls — Still on the Road

Almost all 2016 Harley Davidson Flss are still on the road.

Strong survival — 134 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 90% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2019–2025.
* 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

5.9

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.57

Avg failures per vehicle

2.6

Avg advisories per vehicle

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