Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2013 Harley Davidson Street Bob Fxdb 1584 13?

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 2013 Harley Davidson Street Bob Fxdb 1584 13?

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 2013 Harley Davidson Street Bob Fxdb 1584 13?

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.

Is the 2013 Harley Davidson Street Bob Fxdb 1584 13 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 112 vehicles, the 2013 Harley Davidson Street Bob Fxdb 1584 13 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 92.7%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2013 Harley Davidson Street Bob Fxdb 1584 13?

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 Street Bob Fxdb 1584 13 (2013)

112 real MOT outcomes analysed • 92.7% first-time pass rate

2013 Harley Davidson Street Bob Fxdb 1584 13

CarHunch analysed 112 real MOT records for the 2013 Harley Davidson Street Bob Fxdb 1584 13. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2013 Street Bob has a first-time pass rate of 77%, slightly below the UK average of 80%, suggesting it's marginally less reliable than typical vehicles of this age. With a dangerous defect rate of 14.3%, it sits within acceptable bounds for a 12-year-old motorcycle, and you're unlikely to encounter serious safety issues.

At an average mileage of 12,470 miles, these bikes are genuinely low-mileage machines—typical for leisure cruisers that aren't daily commuters—which helps explain the relatively light failure history of 0.56 per vehicle. The 3.0 advisories per test suggest wear and tear is routine but manageable; focus any pre-purchase inspection on brakes, tyres, and fuel system components, which tend to accumulate minor issues on older Harleys.

We have limited data for the 2013 Harley Davidson Street Bob Fxdb 1584 13 — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Around 1 in 8 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

92.7%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

14.3%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.56

Over 6.4 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

10k

Middle half: 6k–16k

For context

These stats describe 112 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 112 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 14.3% 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 →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (98%)	110	92.7%	0.56

Mileage Distribution

Most 2013 Harley Davidson Street Bob Fxdb 1584 13 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.

10,050

typical

5,939

low mileage

16,236

high mileage

Half of all 2013 Harley Davidson Street Bob Fxdb 1584 13 vehicles fall between 5,939 and 16,236 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 5,939 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.

✓ 5,939–16,236 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2013 Harley Davidson Street Bob Fxdb 1584 13s sit.

⚠ Over 21,918 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2013 Harley Davidson Street Bob Fxdb 1584 13 — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 60% of 2013 Harley Davidson Street Bob Fxdb 1584 13s are still active.

55 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 60% of the peak remain.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2016–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

6.4

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.56

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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