Harley Davidson Fxdb (2007)

195 real MOT outcomes analysed • 91% first-time pass rate

2007 Harley Davidson Fxdb

CarHunch analysed 195 real MOT records for the 2007 Harley Davidson Fxdb. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 2007 Harley Davidson FXDB passes its MOT on the first attempt 91% of the time, well above the UK average of 80%, and dangerous defects are relatively uncommon at 13.3%—not a significant buyer concern. Petrol engines dominate this cohort and show no comparative weakness here.

These bikes are running just 13,839 miles on average at test time, suggesting they're lightly used machines rather than daily commuters, which partly explains the strong pass rate. With 4.9 advisories per vehicle against 1.05 failures, the typical issues are minor wear items rather than critical faults—but get a pre-purchase inspection done to confirm brakes, tyres, and electrics are sound, as these are common problem areas on older Harleys.

Generally reliable 11% above UK average
91%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
11,345
typical mileage
7,321–17,535 middle half
13.3%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
1.05
avg MOT failures per car
over 10.6 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2007 Harley Davidson Fxdb

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 2007 Harley Davidson Fxdb 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.

7,321
low mileage
11,345
typical
17,535
high mileage

Half of all 2007 Harley Davidson Fxdb vehicles fall between 7,321 and 17,535 miles.

2007 Harley Davidson Fxdb — Still on the Road

89 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 70% of the peak remain.

126 89 2014 2025

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

10.6
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
1.05
Avg failures per vehicle
4.9
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 2007 Harley Davidson Fxdb

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 127.5%
    Exhaust noisy
  • 96.8%
    Exhaust noisy
  • 26.9%
    Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 18.1%
    Rear reflector on motorcycle missing
  • 17.9%
    Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 15.7%
    Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 12.5%
    Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 12%
    Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2007. Counts include advisories and failures.

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Other model years — Harley Davidson Fxdb:

2008 2009 2014 2015 2016