2016 Harley-Davidson Fxdbc 1.7L Petrol · EY16 NUV

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status, though the maintenance trend shows a pattern of reactive rather than proactive servicing. The most recent test in November 2023 at 27,708 miles passed despite a noisy exhaust, which has been a recurring issue across three separate inspections. While the bike has cleared its tests, the persistence of the exhaust-related defect suggests that the owner has only addressed these components when they reach a failure point or become an obvious nuisance. At ten years old, the Harley-Davidson has covered an average of approximately 2,771 miles per year, which is significantly below the national average for motorcycles. The mileage accumulation is consistent, with a gap of roughly 4,800 miles between October 2021 and 2022, and another 3,700 miles leading into 2023. This low usage generally indicates less wear on the drivetrain and engine components, but it increases the risk of component degradation and fluid breakdown if the vehicle sits stationary for extended periods. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the exhaust system, as the tester flagged a noisy exhaust in 2020, 2022, and 2023. This indicates a loose internal baffle or a cracked manifold/pipe that has not been properly rectified. The failure in October 2021 at 19,074 miles due to excessive play in the front wheel bearing also necessitates a thorough check of the front assembly to ensure the repair was definitive and that no further play has developed since then. The 2022 record highlights that both the front and rear tyres were near the legal limit, alongside rear brake pads nearing exhaustion. While these are consumables likely replaced by the owner, the low mileage suggests the rubber may be age-hard rather than worn. Check for sidewall cracking and deep corrosion on the brake discs. Given the three-year gap since the last recorded MOT in November 2023, the current state of the brakes and the structural integrity of the tyres must be verified immediately before any purchase.