Harley Davidson FLHR MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

5.9 points above the fleet average of 86.5%. The examples tested do not cover a wide enough spread of ages and mileages to compare fairly against the rest of the fleet, so no rank is claimed; the failure record below stands on its own.

DVSA recorded wording

Most common failure items

Share of failed Harley Davidson FLHR tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.

1. 1.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution30.4%

   7 occurrences

2. 2.Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements26.1%

   6 occurrences

3. 3.Audible warning not working17.4%

   4 occurrences

4. 4.A wheel bearing excessively rough17.4%

   4 occurrences

5. 5.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements13.0%

   3 occurrences

6. 6.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm8.7%

   2 occurrences

7. 7.A stop lamp(s) does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls or remains on when the brakes are released8.7%

   2 occurrences

8. 8.A stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released8.7%

   2 occurrences

9. 9.Contaminated with oil, grease etc4.3%

   1 occurrences

10. 10.Brake performance unable to be tested4.3%

    1 occurrences

11. 11.Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning4.3%

    1 occurrences

12. 12.A brake lining or pad contaminated with oil, grease etc4.3%

    1 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Harley Davidson FLHR tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted9.4%

   57 tests

2. 2.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution8.8%

   53 tests

3. 3.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm5.5%

   33 tests

4. 4.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements4.0%

   24 tests

5. 5.A spoke missing, cracked, excessively loose, bent or corroded0.8%

   5 tests

6. 6.A main load-bearing structural member corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced0.8%

   5 tests

7. 7.A brake hose ferrule excessively corroded0.8%

   5 tests

8. 8.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake0.7%

   4 tests

What gets tested

The FLHR fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

29,528

Test classes

class 2: 604 · class 1: 1

Compare within the range

Other Harley Davidson motorcycles

• Harley Davidson XL87.9% raw
• Harley Davidson Flstf91.5% raw
• Harley-Davidson XLH 88387.5% raw
• Harley Davidson Flstc91.4% raw
• Harley Davidson FXSB88.7% raw
• Harley-Davidson XL88387.5% raw
• All Harley Davidson motorcycles

Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Harley Davidson FLHR?

92.4% unadjusted, from 605 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Harley Davidson FLHR fail its MOT on?

"Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution" is recorded in 30.4% of failed Harley Davidson FLHR tests, followed by "Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements" (26.1%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a Harley Davidson FLHR usually have at its MOT?

29,528 miles on average across every age tested, so a description of the fleet rather than an annual figure. Motorcycle mileages are low and vary enormously with use; a commuter bike and a weekend bike of the same age can differ by a factor of ten.