Harley Davidson Flstf (2002)
2002 Harley Davidson Flstf
CarHunch analysed 149 real MOT records for the 2002 Harley Davidson Flstf. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2002 Harley Davidson FLSTF has a first-time pass rate of 91.4%, significantly ahead of the UK average of 80%, and dangerous defects are uncommon at just 10.1% of vehicles ever flagged—this is a reliably robust machine by MOT standards. The median mileage of 14,547 miles is remarkably low for a 22-year-old bike, suggesting most survivors in the test pool have been carefully maintained rather than thrashed.
With an average of 1.19 failures per vehicle and 4.6 advisories, the typical issues are minor rather than structural; this points to steady wear and aging consumables rather than fundamental design flaws. Before committing to purchase, get a full pre-buy inspection focused on fuel system condition and electrical connectors, as these are common trouble spots on air-cooled Harleys of this era, and verify the maintenance history to confirm whether that low mileage figure reflects genuine care or just storage.
What to check before buying a 2002 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 2002 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 2002 Harley Davidson Flstf vehicles fall between 8,871 and 19,670 miles.
2002 Harley Davidson Flstf — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 74 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 85% of the peak.
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 — 2002 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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130.6%
Exhaust noisy
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81.7%
Exhaust noisy
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22.8%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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18.8%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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16.9%
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
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16%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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12.9%
Rear Exhaust noisy
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12.4%
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2002. Counts include advisories and failures.
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