Harley Davidson Fxdc (2009)
2009 Harley Davidson Fxdc
CarHunch analysed 115 real MOT records for the 2009 Harley Davidson Fxdc. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2009 Harley Davidson FXDC passes its MOT first time 91.9% of the time—well above the UK average of 80%—and dangerous defects are rare at just 9.6% of the tested cohort, making it a genuinely reliable choice for a bike of this age. The low median mileage of 9,784 miles suggests these machines are often cherished weekend riders rather than daily workhorses, which partly explains the strong pass rate.
With fewer than 1.1 failures per vehicle and 4.8 advisories, the typical issues are minor wear items rather than structural problems—the kind of niggles you'd expect on a 15-year-old machine. If you're buying one, focus your pre-purchase inspection on the routine maintenance history: these bikes stay solid when looked after, but they'll punish neglect just like any other motorcycle.
What to check before buying a 2009 Harley Davidson Fxdc
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 2009 Harley Davidson Fxdc 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 2009 Harley Davidson Fxdc vehicles fall between 6,918 and 14,160 miles.
2009 Harley Davidson Fxdc — Still on the Road
76 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 78% 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 — 2009 Harley Davidson Fxdc
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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133.8%
Exhaust noisy
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110%
Exhaust noisy
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29.4%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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23.8%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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17.3%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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14.1%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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12.9%
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing
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11.4%
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2009. Counts include advisories and failures.
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