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

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 Fxdbc?

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 Fxdbc?

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 Fxdbc vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

25% 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 Fxdbc reliable?

Based on MOT data from 105 vehicles, the 2016 Harley Davidson Fxdbc has a first-time MOT pass rate of 86.6%, 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 Fxdbc?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2016 Harley Davidson Fxdbc are: Exhaust noisy (166.7% of vehicles), Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (32.3% of vehicles), Rear reflector missing (24.7% 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 Fxdbc?

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 Fxdbc (2016)

105 real MOT outcomes analysed • 86.6% first-time pass rate

2016 Harley Davidson Fxdbc

CarHunch analysed 105 real MOT records for the 2016 Harley Davidson Fxdbc. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This 2016 Harley-Davidson FXDBC has an 86.6% first-time pass rate, which is solidly above the UK average of 80%, suggesting decent reliability overall. However, nearly a quarter of these bikes (24.8%) have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is a genuine concern for buyers and worth investigating on any specific machine before purchase.

The median mileage of 7,695 miles is notably low for an eight-year-old motorcycle, suggesting many owners have used them sparingly or kept them as weekend machines—this partly explains the decent pass rate. With an average of 3.9 advisories per bike against fewer than one failure, most issues are minor wear items rather than serious faults, but always get a pre-purchase inspection to check brake and suspension condition, the most common trouble spots on this model.

We have limited data for the 2016 Harley Davidson Fxdbc — 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

86.6%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

24.8%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.94

Over 6.4 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

Middle half: 5k–11k

For context

These stats describe 105 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 105 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Exhaust & emissions 166.7%

Exhaust noisy · Rear Exhaust noisy · Offside Rear Exhaust noisy

Tyre wear 32.3%

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 24.7%

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

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

Suspension & steering 12.9%

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy

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

Brake wear 11.8%

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit · Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit · 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.

Other issues 10.8%

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements · Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2016.

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Based on MOT data from 105 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 24.8% 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 Fxdbc 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.

7,695

typical

4,597

low mileage

11,432

high mileage

Half of all 2016 Harley Davidson Fxdbc vehicles fall between 4,597 and 11,432 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 4,597 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.

✓ 4,597–11,432 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2016 Harley Davidson Fxdbcs sit.

⚠ Over 15,433 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 Fxdbc — Still on the Road

Most 2016 Harley Davidson Fxdbcs are still being driven.

Strong survival — 74 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 80% of the peak.

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

6.4

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.94

Avg failures per vehicle

3.9

Avg advisories per vehicle

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