Harley Davidson Fxsb Breakout 1690 17 (2017)
2017 Harley Davidson Fxsb Breakout 1690 17
CarHunch analysed 345 real MOT records for the 2017 Harley Davidson Fxsb Breakout 1690 17. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2017 Harley-Davidson FXSB Breakout passes its MOT first time at 89%, comfortably above the UK average of 80%, and dangerous defects are rare at just 6.7% of the fleet. This is a fundamentally reliable motorcycle that buyers can approach with confidence.
The median mileage of 5,536 miles is unusually low for a seven-year-old bike, suggesting many owners ride these weekend cruisers sparingly rather than as daily transport. Average advisories run at 2.8 per vehicle—slightly elevated—which typically points to wear on consumables like brake pads and tyres rather than structural problems. If you're considering one, a full service history and hands-on inspection of the braking system should be your priority.
What to check before buying a 2017 Harley Davidson Fxsb Breakout 1690 17
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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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (99%) | 341 | 88.9% | 0.37 |
| Other (1%) | 4 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2017 Harley Davidson Fxsb Breakout 1690 17 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 2017 Harley Davidson Fxsb Breakout 1690 17 vehicles fall between 3,137 and 9,091 miles.
2017 Harley Davidson Fxsb Breakout 1690 17 — Still on the Road
228 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 76% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2020–2025.
MOT History Averages
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