2007 Harley Davidson Flstf FAT BOY 1.6L Petrol · GL07 YKM

The vehicle maintains a functional roadworthiness status, but the record reveals a reactive maintenance pattern rather than proactive care. The most recent test in April 2025 at 8,530 miles flagged a noisy exhaust and a rear tyre worn to the legal limit. These specific issues are persistent, dating back to 2022, 2021, and 2020, indicating that exhaust system degradation has not been properly addressed despite multiple years of advisories. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 19-year-old motorcycle, averaging approximately 449 miles per year. There are significant gaps in usage, such as the three-year period between 2018 and 2021 where only 905 miles were covered, and the three-year gap between 2022 and 2025. While low mileage reduces mechanical wear on the drivetrain and engine, the long periods of inactivity implied by these figures often lead to dry-rot or degradation of rubber seals, internal corrosion in fuel systems, and flat-spotting of the tyres. A prospective buyer must conduct a close physical inspection of the exhaust system for baffle damage or mounting bracket fatigue, as the noisy condition is a recurring failure point across five years. The history of failing for a stop lamp in 2021 and lighting issues in 2020 suggests that basic electrical maintenance is only attended to when testing fails. Given the age and low mileage, the age-related life of the tyres must be checked for sidewall cracking and dry-rot, and the brake lines should be inspected for any signs of moisture ingress or fluid degradation caused by long-term storage.