Harley Davidson Flstc MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

4.9 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 Flstc tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.

1. 1.Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning17.9%

   10 occurrences

2. 2.Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements16.1%

   9 occurrences

3. 3.A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning12.5%

   7 occurrences

4. 4.A lamp missing or inoperative12.5%

   7 occurrences

5. 5.A stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released10.7%

   6 occurrences

6. 6.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm7.1%

   4 occurrences

7. 7.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements7.1%

   4 occurrences

8. 8.The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements7.1%

   4 occurrences

9. 9.A stop lamp(s) does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls or remains on when the brakes are released7.1%

   4 occurrences

10. 10.A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps5.4%

    3 occurrences

11. 11.A brake lining or pad contaminated with oil, grease etc3.6%

    2 occurrences

12. 12.Contaminated with oil, grease etc3.6%

    2 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Harley Davidson Flstc tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted18.1%

   218 tests

2. 2.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements6.2%

   75 tests

3. 3.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm4.5%

   54 tests

4. 4.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution3.4%

   41 tests

5. 5.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements1.5%

   18 tests

6. 6.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake1.1%

   13 tests

7. 7.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely0.4%

   5 tests

8. 8.A brake hose ferrule excessively corroded0.3%

   4 tests

How wear changes the picture

Flstc pass rate by age and registration year

What gets tested

The Flstc fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

25,623

Test classes

class 2: 1,202

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 FXSB88.7% raw
• Harley-Davidson XL88387.5% raw
• Harley-Davidson XL1200C88.8% raw
• All Harley Davidson motorcycles

Common questions

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

91.4% unadjusted, from 1,202 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Harley Davidson Flstc fail its MOT on?

"Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning" is recorded in 17.9% of failed Harley Davidson Flstc tests, followed by "Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements" (16.1%). One failed test often lists several items.

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

25,623 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.