2018 Harley-Davidson Flfbs Fatboy 114 1868 18 1.9L Petrol · EY18 LYO

The 2018 Harley-Davidson FLFBS Fatboy presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a fully clean MOT pass on 6 June 2025 at 11,306 miles with zero defects recorded. This marks a clear resolution of the recurring exhaust noise issue that appeared in two earlier tests. The vehicle's roadworthiness status is currently sound based on the official DVSA record, with no outstanding advisories or failures to concern a prospective buyer. The mileage pattern tells a story of exceptionally low usage. Across approximately eight years, the odometer has advanced just 11,306 miles, averaging roughly 1,413 miles annually. The annual increments between tests are modest and consistent: 874 miles between June 2024 and June 2025, 1,815 miles between June 2023 and June 2024, and 478 miles between July 2022 and June 2023. The gap between March 2021 and July 2022 shows a longer interval of 16 months with only 876 miles added, suggesting a period of very light use or storage. Such low mileage can preserve mechanical components but also raises the question of prolonged standing, which can cause tyre flat-spotting, stale fuel issues, and moisture ingress in brake and fuel systems. The recurring exhaust noise advisories recorded on 20 March 2021 at 7,263 miles and again on 20 June 2023 at 8,617 miles both fell under item 8.1.1 (a), indicating a noisy exhaust system. The fact that this defect did not reappear in the 2024 or 2025 tests suggests the issue was addressed, likely through a replacement exhaust component or repair of a leaking joint. A buyer should still verify the condition of the full exhaust system in person, checking for corrosion, exhaust gas leaks at flanges and joints, and any signs of aftermarket modifications that may affect emissions compliance. Despite the clean recent record, the low annual mileage warrants a focused physical inspection. Tyres should be examined closely for date codes and sidewall cracking, as rubber degrades with age regardless of tread depth. Brake discs, calipers, and fluid should be checked for corrosion and seizure from infrequent use. Suspension bushes, steering head bearings, and the drive belt merit attention for deterioration during periods of standing. Fuel system integrity and battery health are also worth verifying given the extended idle periods this motorcycle has likely experienced.