HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLFBS FATBOY 114 1868 18
Pass rate over time
The FLFBS FATBOY 114 1868 18's first-time pass rate has risen 2.4 points since 2021, 91.5% to 93.9%.
What fails on a FLFBS FATBOY 114 1868 18
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects | vs all bikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| tyres |
|
23 | 39.7 | 3.4× |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
16 | 27.6 | 0.9× |
| Identification of the vehicle |
|
9 | 15.5 | 4.1× |
| brakes |
|
6 | 10.3 | 0.2× |
| structure and attachments |
|
2 | 3.4 | 0.3× |
| steering |
|
1 | 1.7 | 0.3× |
| audible warning (Horn) |
|
1 | 1.7 | 0.6× |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects. "vs all bikes" is how often this model's tests record a defect in the group, as a multiple of the all-bike rate.
How rivals compare
On first-time pass rate the FLFBS FATBOY 114 1868 18 beats 4 of its 4 closest rivals (HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTF, HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTC, TRIUMPH ROCKET III).
Rivals share this bike's type and sit within ±30% of its engine capacity, ≥ 5,000 tests. Card colour = better/worse first-time pass rate than the FLFBS FATBOY 114 1868 18.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2018 (91.1% pass). Weakest: 2017 (90.2%).
First-time pass rate by the year each bike was first registered (cohorts with ≥ 50 tests). Older cohorts are survivors: the worst examples have already left the road, which tends to lift the earliest years.
HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLFBS FATBOY 114 1868 18 FAQ
Is the HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLFBS FATBOY 114 1868 18 reliable?
The HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLFBS FATBOY 114 1868 18 is more reliable than average for its class: 90.8% of its 954 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #726 of 5426 models.
What does a FLFBS FATBOY 114 1868 18 fail its MOT on most?
tyres — 40% of all defects recorded against failed FLFBS FATBOY 114 1868 18 tests.