Harley Davidson Flstf MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

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

1. 1.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements20.0%

   14 occurrences

2. 2.Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning18.6%

   13 occurrences

3. 3.A lamp missing or inoperative12.9%

   9 occurrences

4. 4.A stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released11.4%

   8 occurrences

5. 5.Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements11.4%

   8 occurrences

6. 6.A wheel bearing excessively rough10.0%

   7 occurrences

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

   6 occurrences

8. 8.Reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear8.6%

   6 occurrences

9. 9.A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning8.6%

   6 occurrences

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

    5 occurrences

11. 11.Audible warning not working7.1%

    5 occurrences

12. 12.A headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED4.3%

    3 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Harley Davidson Flstf tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted22.8%

   357 tests

2. 2.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements5.8%

   91 tests

3. 3.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm3.9%

   61 tests

4. 4.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution2.0%

   31 tests

5. 5.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements1.7%

   26 tests

6. 6.A wheel bearing with excessive play0.8%

   12 tests

7. 7.Brake pipe excessively damaged or excessively corroded0.6%

   9 tests

8. 8.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn0.5%

   8 tests

How wear changes the picture

Flstf pass rate by age and registration year

What gets tested

The Flstf fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

20,653

Test classes

class 2: 1,568

Compare within the range

Other Harley Davidson motorcycles

• Harley Davidson XL87.9% raw
• Harley-Davidson XLH 88387.5% raw
• Harley Davidson Flstc91.4% 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 Flstf?

91.5% unadjusted, from 1,568 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Harley Davidson Flstf fail its MOT on?

"Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements" is recorded in 20.0% of failed Harley Davidson Flstf tests, followed by "Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning" (18.6%). One failed test often lists several items.

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

20,653 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.