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Harley Davidson Fatboy MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Harley Davidson Fatboy. Check any Fatboy by registration number below.

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90.3%

Avg Pass Rate

-4.3%

vs Harley Davidson Avg

1

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Harley Davidson Fatboy — MOT Reliability Overview

The Harley Davidson Fatboy has an average MOT pass rate of 90.3%, which is 4.3 percentage points below the Harley Davidson brand average of 94.6%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Fatboy is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Harley Davidson Fatboy, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Harley Davidson Fatboy performs at MOT across different model years.

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Based on 62 vehicles

90.3%Excellent
Harley Davidson average: 94.6%
Mileage at 5yr

26k mi

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See detailed fault analysis for Harley Davidson Fatboy

Harley Davidson Fatboy — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Harley Davidson Fatboy MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Harley Davidson Fatboy?
The average MOT pass rate for the Harley Davidson Fatboy is 90.3% compared to the Harley Davidson average of 94.6%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Harley Davidson Fatboy?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Harley Davidson Fatboy reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 90.3%, the Harley Davidson Fatboy is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Harley Davidson Fatboy?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Harley Davidson Fatboy?
Typical mileage for the Harley Davidson Fatboy: 26,225 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Fatboy to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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