Harley Davidson Fxsb (2014)
2014 Harley Davidson Fxsb
CarHunch analysed 411 real MOT records for the 2014 Harley Davidson Fxsb. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2014 Harley-Davidson FXSB is more reliable than the UK average, with a 90.7% first-time pass rate versus the national 80% benchmark—a solid endorsement for a motorcycle of this age. The 16.1% dangerous defect rate is worth noting; while not alarming, it means roughly one in six examples have had a serious safety issue flagged, so a pre-purchase inspection is genuinely worthwhile.
These bikes sit at a typical 6,762 median miles for their age, suggesting moderate use and less wear than you might expect. The low failure count (0.75 per vehicle) paired with 3.6 advisories tells you most fail on minor wear items rather than structural problems—brake pads, lights, and general maintenance—so budget for routine upkeep but don't expect expensive surprises. Check the service history carefully and have any candidate's brakes and suspension inspected thoroughly before handing over cash.
What to check before buying a 2014 Harley Davidson Fxsb
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 2014 Harley Davidson Fxsb 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 2014 Harley Davidson Fxsb vehicles fall between 3,853 and 11,469 miles.
2014 Harley Davidson Fxsb — Still on the Road
243 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 72% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2014 Harley Davidson Fxsb
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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181.4%
Exhaust noisy
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37.8%
Exhaust noisy
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33.4%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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18.4%
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
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18.4%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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11.8%
Rear reflector missing
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10.9%
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
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9.5%
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2014. Counts include advisories and failures.
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