Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2016 Harley Davidson Street?

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 2016 Harley Davidson Street?

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 2016 Harley Davidson Street?

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 2016 Harley Davidson Street reliable?

Based on MOT data from 281 vehicles, the 2016 Harley Davidson Street has a first-time MOT pass rate of 89.3%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2016 Harley Davidson Street?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2016 Harley Davidson Street are: Exhaust noisy (66% of vehicles), COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION (31.2% of vehicles), Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (21.3% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2016 Harley Davidson Street?

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 (2016)

281 real MOT outcomes analysed • 89.3% first-time pass rate

2016 Harley Davidson Street

CarHunch analysed 281 real MOT records for the 2016 Harley Davidson Street. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2016 Harley-Davidson Street clears its MOT first time in 89.3% of cases, well ahead of the UK average of 80%, which marks it as a reliably maintained bike overall. However, 17.4% of these machines have recorded at least one dangerous defect during their MOT history, so structural or brake issues aren't rare enough to ignore when inspecting a used example.

These bikes are running relatively light at a median of 4,815 miles, suggesting many owners rack up modest annual use; the 0.71 average failures per vehicle and 2.3 advisories point to minor wear rather than systemic problems. When buying, budget for routine consumables like tyres and brakes, but don't expect major engine or transmission work if the service history is solid.

We have limited data for the 2016 Harley Davidson Street — 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

89.3%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

17.4%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.71

Over 5.7 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

Middle half: 2k–8k

For context

These stats describe 281 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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What tends to go wrong

Across 281 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Exhaust & emissions 66%

Exhaust noisy · Rear Exhaust noisy

Other issues 31.2%

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Tyre wear 21.3%

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Brake wear 11.7%

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort · Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit · Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Suspension & steering 11.3%

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy · Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Lighting 7.1%

Front Stop lamp not working · Rear reflector missing · Headlamp aim too low · …

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2016.

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Before you buy a 2016 Harley Davidson Street

Based on MOT data from 281 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 17.4% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 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 →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Colour Breakdown

Based on 480 Harley Davidson Street vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 79.4%

381

Red 14.2%

Blue 6.5%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2016 Harley Davidson Street 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.

4,815

typical

2,489

low mileage

8,081

high mileage

Half of all 2016 Harley Davidson Street vehicles fall between 2,489 and 8,081 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 2,489 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.

✓ 2,489–8,081 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2016 Harley Davidson Streets sit.

⚠ Over 10,909 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2016 Harley Davidson Street — Still on the Road

Most 2016 Harley Davidson Streets are still being driven.

172 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 73% of the peak remain.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2019–2025.
* 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

5.7

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.71

Avg failures per vehicle

2.3

Avg advisories per vehicle

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