Harley Davidson Fxdwg MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

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

1. 1.A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning14.3%

   4 occurrences

2. 2.A stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released14.3%

   4 occurrences

3. 3.A tyre with a lump, bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure, including any lifting of the tread rubber10.7%

   3 occurrences

4. 4.Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning10.7%

   3 occurrences

5. 5.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements10.7%

   3 occurrences

6. 6.Reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear10.7%

   3 occurrences

7. 7.Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements10.7%

   3 occurrences

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

   2 occurrences

9. 9.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution7.1%

   2 occurrences

10. 10.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely7.1%

    2 occurrences

11. 11.A lamp missing or inoperative7.1%

    2 occurrences

12. 12.A brake on any wheel grabbing severely3.6%

    1 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Harley Davidson Fxdwg tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted21.2%

   137 tests

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

   34 tests

3. 3.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm3.6%

   23 tests

4. 4.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution2.9%

   19 tests

5. 5.A wheel bearing with excessive play2.2%

   14 tests

6. 6.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements1.4%

   9 tests

7. 7.Brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn1.1%

   7 tests

8. 8.Brake pipe excessively damaged or excessively corroded0.9%

   6 tests

What gets tested

The Fxdwg fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

23,981

Test classes

class 2: 645

Compare within the range

Other Harley Davidson motorcycles

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• 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 Fxdwg?

90.7% unadjusted, from 645 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Harley Davidson Fxdwg fail its MOT on?

"A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning" is recorded in 14.3% of failed Harley Davidson Fxdwg tests, followed by "A stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released" (14.3%). One failed test often lists several items.

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

23,981 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.