2016 Harley-Davidson Fxsb 1.7L Petrol · WD16 FRU

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status, having passed its most recent inspection on May 26 2026 at 6,879 miles. The maintenance trend appears largely stable, though a recurring defect has emerged in the last two years. The tester flagged a noisy exhaust in both the 2025 and 2026 tests, indicating a persistent issue with the exhaust system or mounting that has not yet been rectified to the point of total silence despite multiple consecutive passes. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a ten-year-old motorcycle, averaging approximately 688 miles per year. There is a notable usage gap between November 2021 and December 2022, where the vehicle covered only 203 miles in over thirteen months. This pattern suggests the bike sits for long periods. While this reduces the mechanical wear on the drivetrain and engine, long-term storage often leads to secondary issues such as flat-spot tyres, perished seals, or the degradation of rubber components that are not always captured in a standard MOT test. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the exhaust system to determine if the recurring noise stems from a loose baffle, a cracked manifold, or an internal leak. Given the low mileage, it is also vital to check the brake discs for surface corrosion or pitting, which often occurs when a vehicle is not used frequently. Inspect the age of the tyres for sidewall cracking, as rubber components age faster than they wear on low-mile machines.