Harley Davidson Fxdx (2001)
2001 Harley Davidson Fxdx
CarHunch analysed 102 real MOT records for the 2001 Harley Davidson Fxdx. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2001 FXDX is significantly more reliable than the average UK vehicle, with a 91.6% first-time MOT pass rate well above the 80% national average, and only 11.8% of examples ever showing a dangerous defect—a reassuringly low figure. Petrol versus diesel isn't a factor here since the FXDX is a cruiser motorcycle, so the strength of this pass rate reflects genuine build quality across the board.
These bikes are running at modest mileage for their age, averaging 17,383 miles, which suggests they're cherished weekend riders rather than workhorses—exactly what you'd expect from a premium cruiser. The typical owner will handle around 1.4 failures and 5.9 advisories per MOT, mainly routine wear items rather than structural problems, so budget for steady maintenance but don't expect major shocks; when shopping, prioritize service history and recent tyre condition over overall mileage.
What to check before buying a 2001 Harley Davidson Fxdx
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 2001 Harley Davidson Fxdx 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 2001 Harley Davidson Fxdx vehicles fall between 9,529 and 22,837 miles.
2001 Harley Davidson Fxdx — Still on the Road
46 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 63% 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 — 2001 Harley Davidson Fxdx
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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123.9%
Exhaust noisy
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77.6%
Exhaust noisy
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39%
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort
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29.8%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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24.9%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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22%
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort
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18%
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort
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17.1%
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2001. Counts include advisories and failures.
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