Harley Davidson Flstf (1999)
1999 Harley Davidson Flstf
CarHunch analysed 229 real MOT records for the 1999 Harley Davidson Flstf. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 1999 Harley Davidson FLSTF is a genuine reliability standout, passing its MOT on the first attempt 91.6% of the time against the UK average of 80%—a clear sign that owners who keep these bikes are maintaining them well. The dangerous defect rate sits at a reassuring 6.1%, well below the threshold where buyer concern kicks in.
These are surprisingly low-mileage machines for their age, averaging just 17,114 miles, which explains both the strong pass rate and the median CarHunch score of 50 (not outstanding long-term durability). When failures do occur, they're typically minor (0.93 per vehicle), but advisories are frequent at 3.9 per bike, so budget for regular upkeep on consumables like brakes and lighting—have any prospective purchase inspected by a Harley specialist before committing.
What to check before buying a 1999 Harley Davidson Flstf
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 1999 Harley Davidson Flstf 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 1999 Harley Davidson Flstf vehicles fall between 8,014 and 23,796 miles.
1999 Harley Davidson Flstf — Still on the Road
89 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 79% 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 — 1999 Harley Davidson Flstf
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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128.7%
Exhaust noisy
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66.9%
Exhaust noisy
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26.5%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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23.5%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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13.3%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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12.7%
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort
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12.4%
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
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12.2%
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1999. Counts include advisories and failures.
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