Harley Davidson Fxsb (2015)

461 real MOT outcomes analysed • 91.7% first-time pass rate

2015 Harley Davidson Fxsb

CarHunch analysed 461 real MOT records for the 2015 Harley Davidson Fxsb. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

This 2015 Harley-Davidson FXSB is significantly more reliable than the UK average, with a 91.7% first-time MOT pass rate well above the 80% benchmark. Only 11.7% of these bikes have ever recorded a dangerous defect, which is a reassuring indicator for a used purchase.

The median mileage of just 6,298 miles suggests these are cherished machines that don't see heavy daily use, yet they're still averaging 0.59 failures and 3.4 advisories per test—mostly minor wear items rather than structural problems. Before buying, get an independent inspection focused on brake fluid condition and tyre tread, as these tend to be the leading advisory findings for cruisers in this age bracket.

Generally reliable 11.7% above UK average
91.7%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
6,298
typical mileage
3,503–11,189 middle half
11.7%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.59
avg MOT failures per car
over 6.5 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2015 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 2015 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.

3,503
low mileage
6,298
typical
11,189
high mileage

Half of all 2015 Harley Davidson Fxsb vehicles fall between 3,503 and 11,189 miles.

2015 Harley Davidson Fxsb — Still on the Road

Strong survival — 313 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 80% of the peak.

392 313 2018 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2018–2025.

MOT History Averages

6.5
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.59
Avg failures per vehicle
3.4
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 2015 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.

  • 181.4%
    Exhaust noisy
  • 37.8%
    Exhaust noisy
  • 33.4%
    Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 18.4%
    Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
  • 18.4%
    Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 11.8%
    Rear reflector missing
  • 10.9%
    Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
  • 9.5%
    Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2015. Counts include advisories and failures.

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Other model years — Harley Davidson Fxsb:

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