1998 Harley-davidson Flhrci Road King Cla MOT Pass Rate
Pass rate for Flhrci Road King Cla models manufactured in 1998, based on 229 real MOT test results.
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
1998 Harley-davidson Flhrci Road King Cla MOT Analysis
The 1998 Harley-davidson Flhrci Road King Cla has an MOT pass rate of 84.7% based on 229 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 27,104 miles on the odometer. With a 15.3% failure rate, the 1998 Flhrci Road King Cla is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.
The leading cause of MOT failure for the 1998 Harley-davidson Flhrci Road King Cla is Identification of the vehicle, responsible for 0.9% of failures. Identification failures relate to the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) and registration plate. The VIN must be permanently displayed and legible, and the registration plate must meet British Standard formatting. Typical repair costs range from £10–50. Motorcycle tyres is the second most common issue at 0.9%.
Top failures specific to 1998 models only. The overall Flhrci Road King Cla page may show different rankings.
What Fails Most
What Fails on This Car?
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| Rank | Failure Category | Rate (%) | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Identification Of The Vehicle | 0.9% | 2 |
| 2 | Motorcycle Tyres | 0.9% | 2 |
Failures per 10,000 Miles
avg. 27,104 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Identification of the vehicle | 0.32 | 0.9% | 2 |
| Motorcycle tyres | 0.32 | 0.9% | 2 |
Mileage Statistics
Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.
About This Data
The 1998 Harley-davidson Flhrci Road King Cla has an MOT pass rate of 84.7% based on 229 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 27,104 miles on the odometer. With a 15.3% failure rate, the 1998 Flhrci Road King Cla is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.
If you own or are considering buying a 1998 Harley-davidson Flhrci Road King Cla, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to identification of the vehicle: Ensure the VIN plate is visible and legible (usually in the windscreen or under the bonnet). Check that number plates are clean, undamaged, and use the correct font and spacing. With relatively low average mileage of 27,104 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.
Identification of the vehicle — 0.9% of failures
Identification of the vehicle issues account for 0.9% of MOT failures on 1998 Harley-davidson Flhrci Road King Cla models. Identification failures relate to the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) and registration plate. The VIN must be permanently displayed and legible, and the registration plate must meet British Standard formatting. Typical repair costs: £10–50. Pre-MOT check: Ensure the VIN plate is visible and legible (usually in the windscreen or under the bonnet). Check that number plates are clean, undamaged, and use the correct font and spacing.
Motorcycle tyres — 0.9% of failures
Motorcycle tyres issues account for 0.9% of MOT failures on 1998 Harley-davidson Flhrci Road King Cla models. Tyre failures include tread depth below the legal minimum of 1.6mm, cuts, bulges, exposed cords, and incorrect tyre pressure. Tyres are one of the most common and easiest-to-prevent MOT failures. Typical repair costs: £50–200 per tyre. Pre-MOT check: Check tread depth with a 20p coin — if the outer band is visible, the tyre is too worn. Look for bulges, cuts, or embedded objects. Ensure all tyres match the recommended size and load rating.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.