2013 Harley Davidson Fxdf 1.7L Petrol · WM62 VFL

The 2013 Harley-Davidson FXDF presents a stable and currently sound roadworthiness profile, with its most recent MOT on 21 May 2025 at 38,380 miles recording zero defects. The maintenance trend is broadly improving. A failed test on 6 June 2024 at 37,586 miles flagged multiple brake and lighting issues, including front pads near the minimum limit, a stuck front stop lamp, and contaminated rear brake fluid. The same day saw a retest pass at 37,591 miles after remedial work, though advisories for both front and rear tyre tread depth remained. This pattern suggests the previous owner addressed the safety-critical faults promptly but deferred tyre replacement, a minor consumable oversight rather than a structural concern. The mileage accumulation is notably low for a 13-year-old machine, averaging roughly 2,952 miles per year. Between the March 2021 test at 35,389 miles and the October 2022 test at 37,231 miles, the bike covered 1,842 miles in approximately 18 months, indicating moderate use. The jump from 37,231 miles in October 2022 to 37,586 miles by June 2024 represents only 355 miles over nearly two years, pointing to a prolonged period of light use or storage. The mileage then plateaued at 38,380 miles by May 2025, a gain of just 794 miles in 11 months. Such low annual mileage can preserve mechanical components but raises questions about fuel system condition, tyre age-related degradation, and seal integrity from prolonged standing. A buyer inspecting this motorcycle in person should focus on the braking system and tyre condition. The June 2024 failure flagged contaminated rear brake fluid and a binding stop lamp switch, both of which suggest the braking system may have seen infrequent fluid changes. Verify the fluid is clear and at the correct level, and test that the front brake lamp extinguishes cleanly when the lever is released. Inspect the front brake pads and discs for uneven wear or corrosion, which can develop on a low-mileage bike that sits idle. Both tyres were noted as worn close to the legal limit in June 2024 and remained advisory at the May 2025 pass, meaning replacement is likely overdue. Check the date codes on the tyres against the manufacturing date, as rubber degrades with age regardless of tread depth. Beyond the flagged items, examine the suspension bushes, swingarm bearings, and final drive belt or shaft for play or deterioration, as these components can stiffen or corrode during long periods of inactivity. Look for surface corrosion on exposed metal fasteners, the exhaust headers, and around the fuel tank seams, particularly if the bike has been stored outdoors. The clean May 2025 result is encouraging, but the sparse test history, with only five recorded MOTs over 15 years, means a thorough independent inspection remains essential before purchase.