Harley Davidson Flstfi MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

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

1. 1.Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements31.6%

   6 occurrences

2. 2.A stop lamp(s) does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls or remains on when the brakes are released15.8%

   3 occurrences

3. 3.A lamp missing or inoperative15.8%

   3 occurrences

4. 4.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm10.5%

   2 occurrences

5. 5.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted10.5%

   2 occurrences

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

   2 occurrences

7. 7.The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements10.5%

   2 occurrences

8. 8.A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps5.3%

   1 occurrences

9. 9.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution5.3%

   1 occurrences

10. 10.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements5.3%

    1 occurrences

11. 11.A footrest missing or insecure5.3%

    1 occurrences

12. 12.A tyre with a lump, bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure, including any lifting of the tread rubber5.3%

    1 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Harley Davidson Flstfi tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted23.9%

   142 tests

2. 2.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution5.2%

   31 tests

3. 3.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements4.9%

   29 tests

4. 4.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm2.2%

   13 tests

5. 5.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements0.8%

   5 tests

6. 6.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake0.5%

   3 tests

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

   3 tests

8. 8.Wheels of a solo motorcycle sufficiently misaligned to adversely affect the handling or steering0.3%

   2 tests

What gets tested

The Flstfi fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

22,270

Test classes

class 2: 595

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 Flstfi?

91.3% unadjusted, from 595 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Harley Davidson Flstfi fail its MOT on?

"Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements" is recorded in 31.6% of failed Harley Davidson Flstfi tests, followed by "A stop lamp(s) does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls or remains on when the brakes are released" (15.8%). One failed test often lists several items.

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

22,270 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.