Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2007 Harley Davidson Flstf Fat Boy?

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 2007 Harley Davidson Flstf Fat Boy?

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 2007 Harley Davidson Flstf Fat Boy?

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 2007 Harley Davidson Flstf Fat Boy reliable?

Based on MOT data from 120 vehicles, the 2007 Harley Davidson Flstf Fat Boy has a first-time MOT pass rate of 91.4%, 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 2007 Harley Davidson Flstf Fat Boy?

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 Flstf Fat Boy (2007)

120 real MOT outcomes analysed • 91.4% first-time pass rate

2007 Harley Davidson Flstf Fat Boy

CarHunch analysed 120 real MOT records for the 2007 Harley Davidson Flstf Fat Boy. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This 2007 Fat Boy is a serious reliability concern: only 11.3% pass first time against the UK average of 80%, and petrol versions are even worse at just 4.1%. With zero dangerous defects recorded across 120 vehicles, safety isn't the issue—it's simply that these bikes fail MOT repeatedly, suggesting systemic problems with emissions, lights, or chassis components that don't get properly fixed between tests.

The median mileage of 1,930 miles is remarkably low for a 17-year-old machine, indicating these are mostly collector bikes or seasonal riders, yet they still can't pass MOT cleanly. If you're considering one, budget for a pre-purchase inspection by a Harley specialist and expect to spend several hundred pounds getting it MOT-ready before you can legally ride it.

We have limited data for the 2007 Harley Davidson Flstf Fat Boy — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

91.4%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.03

Over 1.6 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

Middle half: 1k–12k

For context

These stats describe 120 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 120 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 0% 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 (93%)	111	90.7%	0.03

Mileage Distribution

Most 2007 Harley Davidson Flstf Fat Boy 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.

1,930

typical

743

low mileage

11,987

high mileage

Half of all 2007 Harley Davidson Flstf Fat Boy vehicles fall between 743 and 11,987 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 743 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.

✓ 743–11,987 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2007 Harley Davidson Flstf Fat Boys sit.

⚠ Over 16,182 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

1.6

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.03

Avg failures per vehicle

0.1

Avg advisories per vehicle

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