Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2007 Harley Davidson Fxstc?

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 2007 Harley Davidson Fxstc?

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 2007 Harley Davidson Fxstc?

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 2007 Harley Davidson Fxstc?

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 Fxstc (2007)

182 real MOT outcomes analysed • 88.8% first-time pass rate

2007 Harley Davidson Fxstc

CarHunch analysed 182 real MOT records for the 2007 Harley Davidson Fxstc. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Average reliability 8.8% above UK average

88.8%

pass MOT first time

UK average: ~80%

12,614

typical mileage

6,794–18,609 middle half

16.5%

ever had a dangerous defect

recorded at any MOT

1.43

avg MOT failures per car

over 12.2 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2007 Harley Davidson Fxstc

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 2007 Harley Davidson Fxstc 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.

6,794

low mileage

12,614

typical

18,609

high mileage

Half of all 2007 Harley Davidson Fxstc vehicles fall between 6,794 and 18,609 miles.

2007 Harley Davidson Fxstc — Still on the Road

98 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 74% 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

12.2

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.43

Avg failures per vehicle

6.4

Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 2007 Harley Davidson Fxstc

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

201.3%

Exhaust noisy
116.9%

Exhaust noisy
48%

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
36.7%

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
22.5%

Headlamp aim too low
20.9%

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
19.6%

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing
19.3%

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2007. Counts include advisories and failures.

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Other model years — Harley Davidson Fxstc:

2008