Harley Davidson Flstc (2009)
2009 Harley Davidson Flstc
CarHunch analysed 151 real MOT records for the 2009 Harley Davidson Flstc. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2009 FLSTC passes its MOT first time 87% of the time, comfortably above the UK average of 80%, suggesting these cruisers are generally well-maintained by their owners. The 12.6% dangerous defect rate is respectable and well below the threshold for serious concern.
At 13,363 miles median, these bikes have covered remarkably low mileage for a 15-year-old machine—typically garage queens rather than daily commuters—which partly explains the strong pass rate. The average 0.86 failures per vehicle and 4.7 advisories reveal minor wear items crop up regularly, so budget for routine maintenance like brake fluid, suspension work, and cable adjustments; any potential purchase should have a pre-buy inspection focused on brake condition and tyre depth.
What to check before buying a 2009 Harley Davidson Flstc
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.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2009 Harley Davidson Flstc 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 2009 Harley Davidson Flstc vehicles fall between 8,467 and 19,755 miles.
2009 Harley Davidson Flstc — Still on the Road
74 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 56% 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.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2009 Harley Davidson Flstc
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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155%
Exhaust noisy
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89.3%
Exhaust noisy
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31.4%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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22.1%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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19.4%
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
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17.5%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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17.3%
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
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12.6%
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2009. Counts include advisories and failures.
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