Harley Davidson FXSB MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

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

1. 1.A stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released31.1%

   14 occurrences

2. 2.Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements17.8%

   8 occurrences

3. 3.Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning13.3%

   6 occurrences

4. 4.Reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear11.1%

   5 occurrences

5. 5.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements6.7%

   3 occurrences

6. 6.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm6.7%

   3 occurrences

7. 7.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted4.4%

   2 occurrences

8. 8.A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning4.4%

   2 occurrences

9. 9.A wheel bearing excessively rough4.4%

   2 occurrences

10. 10.A headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED4.4%

    2 occurrences

11. 11.Lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements4.4%

    2 occurrences

12. 12.Rear registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps4.4%

    2 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Harley Davidson FXSB tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted29.1%

   250 tests

2. 2.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements6.9%

   59 tests

3. 3.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm6.7%

   58 tests

4. 4.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution2.3%

   20 tests

5. 5.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements1.0%

   9 tests

6. 6.Steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play1.0%

   9 tests

7. 7.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely0.6%

   5 tests

8. 8.A tyre valve seriously damaged or misaligned likely which could cause sudden deflation of the tyre0.3%

   3 tests

What gets tested

The FXSB fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

11,757

Test classes

class 2: 857 · class 1: 3

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

Common questions

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

88.7% unadjusted, from 860 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Harley Davidson FXSB fail its MOT on?

"A stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released" is recorded in 31.1% of failed Harley Davidson FXSB tests, followed by "Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements" (17.8%). One failed test often lists several items.

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

11,757 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.