Harley-davidson Flhrc MOT Pass Rate
Overall pass rate across all manufacture years, based on 3,345 real MOT test results. Failure rate: 10.4%.
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
Harley-davidson Flhrc MOT Reliability Overview
The Harley-davidson Flhrc is a niche vehicle in the UK, with 3,345 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 8 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 89.6% and a failure rate of 10.4%, which is well above the UK average of approximately 37%.
Based on this data, the Harley-davidson Flhrc earns a "Excellent" reliability rating. The average Harley-davidson Flhrc presents for MOT with approximately 18,024 miles on the clock. Manufacture year matters: 2012 models achieve the highest pass rate at 97.8%, while 2010 models have the lowest at 85.5%. This 12.3 percentage point difference suggests notable variation in build quality or component durability across production years.
The most common MOT failure for the Harley-davidson Flhrc is Motorcycle brakes, affecting 5.6% of all tests. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components — any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. The second most common issue is Motorcycle lighting and signalling at 3.7%. Motorcycle reg plates and vin rounds out the top three at 2.3%. Together, these top 3 failure categories account for a significant portion of all MOT failures for this model.
Top failures across all manufacture years combined. Individual year pages may show different top failures.
What Fails Most
Best Year to Buy
📈 How Each Vintage Ages
📉 How Age Affects Reliability
MOT failure rate by vehicle age for the Harley-davidson Flhrc. The dashed red line marks when the manufacturer warranty typically expires (3 years).
Line chart showing MOT failure rate by vehicle age from 3 to 15 years, with warranty expiry marked at 3 years.
💡 What does the warranty cliff mean?
The Harley-davidson Flhrc actually sees a 17% decrease in failure rate after the warranty period. This is likely due to survivorship bias — unreliable cars are already off the road by this age. Peak failure occurs at age 9 (13.3% fail rate).
Note: pass rates may improve for very old vehicles due to survivorship bias — only well-maintained cars remain on the road.
Pass Rate by Manufacture Year
* High Fail Rate badge indicates an MOT pass rate below 65% (failure rate above 35%).
What Fails on This Car?
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| Rank | Failure Category | Rate (%) | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Motorcycle Brakes | 5.8% | 194 |
| 2 | Motorcycle Lighting And Signalling | 3.9% | 129 |
| 3 | Motorcycle Reg Plates And Vin | 2.6% | 86 |
| 4 | Motorcycle Lamps And Reflectors | 1.8% | 60 |
| 5 | Motorcycle Fuel And Exhaust | 1.6% | 53 |
| 6 | Motorcycle Tyres | 1.3% | 43 |
| 7 | Motorcycle Tyres And Wheels | 1.2% | 39 |
| 8 | Identification Of The Vehicle | 0.8% | 26 |
| 9 | Motorcycle Steering And Suspension | 0.7% | 23 |
| 10 | Motorcycle Suspension | 0.6% | 21 |
| 11 | Motorcycle Structure And Attachments | 0.6% | 20 |
| 12 | Motorcycle Drive System | 0.2% | 7 |
| 13 | Motorcycle Body And Structure | 0.1% | 4 |
| 14 | Brakes | 0.1% | 3 |
| 15 | Motorcycle Steering | 0.1% | 3 |
Failures per 10,000 Miles
avg. 18,024 miFor every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.
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| Category | Rate / 10K mi | Raw % | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motorcycle brakes | 3.22 | 5.8% | 194 |
| Motorcycle lighting and signalling | 2.14 | 3.9% | 129 |
| Motorcycle reg plates and vin | 1.43 | 2.6% | 86 |
| Motorcycle lamps and reflectors | 1.00 | 1.8% | 60 |
| Motorcycle fuel and exhaust | 0.88 | 1.6% | 53 |
| Motorcycle tyres | 0.71 | 1.3% | 43 |
| Motorcycle tyres and wheels | 0.65 | 1.2% | 39 |
| Identification of the vehicle | 0.43 | 0.8% | 26 |
| Motorcycle steering and suspension | 0.38 | 0.7% | 23 |
| Motorcycle suspension | 0.35 | 0.6% | 21 |
| Motorcycle structure and attachments | 0.33 | 0.6% | 20 |
| Motorcycle drive system | 0.12 | 0.2% | 7 |
| Motorcycle body and structure | 0.07 | 0.1% | 4 |
| Brakes | 0.05 | 0.1% | 3 |
| Motorcycle steering | 0.05 | 0.1% | 3 |
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Mileage at MOT
The average Harley-davidson Flhrc has 18,024 miles when tested for MOT.
📊 Mileage-Adjusted Failure Rate
How often this car fails MOT relative to how much it's driven — a fairer comparison than raw pass rate.
The Harley-davidson Flhrc has a mileage-adjusted failure rate of 5.77% per 10,000 miles driven. The average across all makes is 5.38%, so this model is worse than average.
About Harley-davidson Flhrc MOT Data
The Harley-davidson Flhrc is a niche vehicle in the UK, with 3,345 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 8 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 89.6% and a failure rate of 10.4%, which is well above the UK average of approximately 37%.
For Harley-davidson Flhrc owners, these results suggest a reliable vehicle that generally passes its MOT without major issues. Focus your pre-MOT checks on motorcycle brakes and motorcycle lighting and signalling for the best chance of a first-time pass. Use our detailed year-by-year breakdown and failure analysis below to understand how your specific Flhrc is likely to perform.
Motorcycle brakes — 5.6% of failures
Motorcycle brakes issues account for 5.6% of MOT failures on the Harley-davidson Flhrc. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components — any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. Typical repair costs: £150–400. Pre-MOT check: Listen for squealing or grinding noises. Check brake pedal feel — if it feels spongy or goes to the floor, have the system inspected immediately. Look at brake pad thickness through the wheel spokes (minimum 3mm).
Motorcycle lighting and signalling — 3.7% of failures
Motorcycle lighting and signalling issues account for 3.7% of MOT failures on the Harley-davidson Flhrc. Motorcycle lighting and signalling issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs: £100–400. Pre-MOT check: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights.
Motorcycle reg plates and vin — 2.3% of failures
Motorcycle reg plates and vin issues account for 2.3% of MOT failures on the Harley-davidson Flhrc. Motorcycle reg plates and vin issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs: £100–400. Pre-MOT check: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Harley-davidson Flhrc?
Based on 3,345 MOT tests in our database, the Harley-davidson Flhrc has an overall pass rate of 89.6% (10.4% fail rate).
What are the most common MOT failures on a Harley-davidson Flhrc?
The top 3 reasons a Harley-davidson Flhrc fails its MOT are: 1. Motorcycle brakes (5.6%), 2. Motorcycle lighting and signalling (3.7%), 3. Motorcycle reg plates and vin (2.3%). Check these areas before booking your MOT.
Is the Harley-davidson Flhrc reliable?
With a 10.4% MOT failure rate, the Flhrc is more reliable than average compared to the UK average of ~40%.
What should I check before an MOT on my Harley-davidson Flhrc?
Based on failure data, focus on: Motorcycle brakes (5.6%); Motorcycle lighting and signalling (3.7%); Motorcycle reg plates and vin (2.3%). These are the areas most likely to cause a fail. Also check all lights, tyres (minimum 1.6mm tread), and windscreen condition — these are quick wins that apply to all cars.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.