Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2018 Harley Davidson Fxfbs Fat Bob 114 1868 18?

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 2018 Harley Davidson Fxfbs Fat Bob 114 1868 18?

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 2018 Harley Davidson Fxfbs Fat Bob 114 1868 18?

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.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2018 Harley Davidson Fxfbs Fat Bob 114 1868 18?

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 Fxfbs Fat Bob 114 1868 18 (2018)

Q: Is the 2018 Harley Davidson Fxfbs Fat Bob 114 1868 18 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 321 vehicles, the 2018 Harley Davidson Fxfbs Fat Bob 114 1868 18 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 93.3%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

321 real MOT outcomes analysed • 93.3% first-time pass rate

2018 Harley Davidson Fxfbs Fat Bob 114 1868 18

CarHunch analysed 321 real MOT records for the 2018 Harley Davidson Fxfbs Fat Bob 114 1868 18. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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Moderate sample. 321 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

The 2018 Harley-Davidson Fat Bob 114 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 77.9%, slightly below the UK average of 80%, suggesting it's marginally less reliable than a typical vehicle in its age group. The good news is that dangerous defects are rare at just 2.5% of the cohort, so serious safety issues shouldn't be a primary concern for buyers.

These bikes are genuinely low-mileage machines, with an average of 7,312 miles across a six-year-old fleet—typical for leisure cruisers that aren't daily commuters. The relatively light failure rate of 0.33 per vehicle indicates that when these bikes do have problems, they're usually minor, but the 1.5 advisories per vehicle suggest you should budget for small maintenance items at each test. Before purchase, inspect the brakes and exhaust system closely, as these are common advisory areas on American cruisers.

The 2018 Harley Davidson Fxfbs Fat Bob 114 1868 18 passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (93.3% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

93.3%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

2.5%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.33

Over 4.1 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

Middle half: 4k–9k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 93.3% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 1.5 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.

These stats describe 321 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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Based on MOT data from 321 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 2.5% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 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

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (98%)	316	93.2%	0.34

Colour Breakdown

Based on 385 Harley Davidson Fxfbs Fat Bob 114 1868 18 vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 67%

258

Grey 16.6%

White 9.4%

Red 7%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2018 Harley Davidson Fxfbs Fat Bob 114 1868 18 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.

6,279

typical

3,653

low mileage

9,356

high mileage

Half of all 2018 Harley Davidson Fxfbs Fat Bob 114 1868 18 vehicles fall between 3,653 and 9,356 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 3,653 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.

✓ 3,653–9,356 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2018 Harley Davidson Fxfbs Fat Bob 114 1868 18s sit.

⚠ Over 12,630 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2018 Harley Davidson Fxfbs Fat Bob 114 1868 18 — Still on the Road

Almost all 2018 Harley Davidson Fxfbs Fat Bob 114 1868 18s are still on the road.

Strong survival — 214 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 91% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2021–2025.

MOT History Averages

4.1

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.33

Avg failures per vehicle

1.5

Avg advisories per vehicle

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