Harley Davidson Fxdb (2008)
2008 Harley Davidson Fxdb
CarHunch analysed 124 real MOT records for the 2008 Harley Davidson Fxdb. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2008 Harley Davidson FXDB passes its MOT first time at 90.7%, which is well above the UK average of 80%, suggesting these bikes are generally well-maintained and mechanically sound. The dangerous defect rate of 12.9% is not a major concern—manageable for a 16-year-old motorcycle and below the threshold that would trigger serious buyer caution.
At a median mileage of just 11,328 miles for a 2008 model, these Dyna Street Bobs have been ridden sparingly, which likely explains the strong pass rate and relatively low 1.07 failures per vehicle. The 4.3 advisories per test suggest routine wear (tyres, brake pads, fluid condition) rather than structural problems—so before buying, have the seller show you receipts for recent service work and always get a pre-purchase inspection from a Harley specialist who can assess frame, forks and engine seals properly.
What to check before buying a 2008 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 2008 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.
Half of all 2008 Harley Davidson Fxdb vehicles fall between 5,775 and 16,693 miles.
2008 Harley Davidson Fxdb — Still on the Road
56 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 58% 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 — 2008 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.
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127.5%
Exhaust noisy
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96.8%
Exhaust noisy
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26.9%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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18.1%
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing
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17.9%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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15.7%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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12.5%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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12%
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2008. Counts include advisories and failures.
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