Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2009 Harley Davidson Fxdc?

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 2009 Harley Davidson Fxdc?

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 2009 Harley Davidson Fxdc?

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.

Is the 2009 Harley Davidson Fxdc reliable?

Based on MOT data from 115 vehicles, the 2009 Harley Davidson Fxdc has a first-time MOT pass rate of 91.9%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2009 Harley Davidson Fxdc?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2009 Harley Davidson Fxdc are: Exhaust noisy (243.8% of vehicles), Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (46.7% of vehicles), Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (38% 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 2009 Harley Davidson Fxdc?

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 Fxdc (2009)

115 real MOT outcomes analysed • 91.9% first-time pass rate

2009 Harley Davidson Fxdc

CarHunch analysed 115 real MOT records for the 2009 Harley Davidson Fxdc. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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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.

We have limited data for the 2009 Harley Davidson Fxdc — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ About 1 in 12 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

91.9%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

9.6%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

1.1

Over 11.9 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

10k

Middle half: 7k–14k

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These stats describe 115 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 115 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Exhaust & emissions 243.8%

Exhaust noisy · Rear Exhaust noisy

Tyre wear 46.7%

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.

Brake wear 18.7%

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit · Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit · Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort · …

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

Lighting 12.9%

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing · Headlamp aim too high · Rear reflector missing · …

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

Other issues 4.6%

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height · Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2009.

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Before you buy a 2009 Harley Davidson Fxdc

Based on MOT data from 115 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 9.6% 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 2009 Harley Davidson Fxdc 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.

9,784

typical

6,918

low mileage

14,160

high mileage

Half of all 2009 Harley Davidson Fxdc vehicles fall between 6,918 and 14,160 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 6,918 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.

✓ 6,918–14,160 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2009 Harley Davidson Fxdcs sit.

⚠ Over 19,116 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2009 Harley Davidson Fxdc — Still on the Road

Most 2009 Harley Davidson Fxdcs are still being driven.

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.
* 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

11.9

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.1

Avg failures per vehicle

4.8

Avg advisories per vehicle

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