Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2016 Harley Davidson Fxdb?

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 2016 Harley Davidson Fxdb?

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 2016 Harley Davidson Fxdb?

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.

How many 2016 Harley Davidson Fxdb vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

20% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2016 Harley Davidson Fxdb reliable?

Based on MOT data from 108 vehicles, the 2016 Harley Davidson Fxdb has a first-time MOT pass rate of 90.7%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2016 Harley Davidson Fxdb?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2016 Harley Davidson Fxdb are: Exhaust noisy (144% of vehicles), COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION (31.5% of vehicles), Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (24.2% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2016 Harley Davidson Fxdb?

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 Fxdb (2016)

108 real MOT outcomes analysed • 90.7% first-time pass rate

2016 Harley Davidson Fxdb

CarHunch analysed 108 real MOT records for the 2016 Harley Davidson Fxdb. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2016 Harley-Davidson FXDB is a reliable performer, with a 90.7% first-time pass rate that sits well above the UK average of 80%, though one concern is that 20.4% of these bikes have recorded a dangerous defect at some point—worth investigating on any used example you're considering. Petrol versus diesel isn't relevant here, but the dangerous defect rate is borderline high enough to warrant a pre-purchase inspection.

At under 9,000 miles on average, these bikes show relatively low mileage for their age, suggesting gentle use across the cohort. The typical bike picks up 0.66 failures and 3.2 advisories per test, pointing to minor wear items and routine maintenance gaps rather than structural problems—so budget for regular servicing and brake checks before you buy.

We have limited data for the 2016 Harley Davidson Fxdb — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

90.7%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

20.4%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.66

Over 6.1 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

Middle half: 5k–11k

For context

These stats describe 108 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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What tends to go wrong

Across 108 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Exhaust & emissions 144%

Exhaust noisy · Rear Exhaust noisy · Offside Rear Exhaust noisy

Other issues 31.5%

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION · Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements

Tyre wear 24.2%

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Lighting 20.6%

Rear reflector missing · Headlamp aim too high · Headlamp aim too low

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Brake wear 12.1%

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit · Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit · Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Suspension & steering 4.4%

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2016.

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Based on MOT data from 108 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 20.4% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 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 →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Mileage Distribution

Most 2016 Harley Davidson Fxdb 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.

7,858

typical

4,797

low mileage

10,626

high mileage

Half of all 2016 Harley Davidson Fxdb vehicles fall between 4,797 and 10,626 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 4,797 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.

✓ 4,797–10,626 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2016 Harley Davidson Fxdbs sit.

⚠ Over 14,345 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2016 Harley Davidson Fxdb — Still on the Road

Most 2016 Harley Davidson Fxdbs are still being driven.

75 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 76% of the peak remain.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2019–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

6.1

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.66

Avg failures per vehicle

3.2

Avg advisories per vehicle

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