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2012 Harley-davidson Fls103 Softail Slim 12 MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for Fls103 Softail Slim 12 models manufactured in 2012, based on 384 real MOT test results.

87.5%
Pass Rate
12.5%
Fail Rate
384
Total Tests
9,138
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

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2012 Harley-davidson Fls103 Softail Slim 12 MOT Analysis

The 2012 Harley-davidson Fls103 Softail Slim 12 has an MOT pass rate of 87.5% based on 384 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 9,138 miles on the odometer. With a 12.5% failure rate, the 2012 Fls103 Softail Slim 12 is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 2012 Harley-davidson Fls103 Softail Slim 12 is Identification of the vehicle, responsible for 1.8% 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 lamps and reflectors is the second most common issue at 1.3%. Motorcycle structure and attachments follows at 1.0%.

Top failures specific to 2012 models only. The overall Fls103 Softail Slim 12 page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

Identification of the vehicle 1.8%
Motorcycle lamps and reflectors 1.3%
Motorcycle structure and attachments 1.0%

What Fails on This Car?

Click a category to see specific failure items.

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Identification Of The Vehicle1.8%7
2Motorcycle Lamps And Reflectors1.3%5
3Motorcycle Structure And Attachments1.0%4
4Motorcycle Brakes0.3%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 9,138 mi

For 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.

Identification of the vehicle1.99% per 10K miMotorcycle lamps and reflectors1.42% per 10K miMotorcycle structure and attachments1.14% per 10K miMotorcycle brakes0.28% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Identification of the vehicle1.991.8%7
Motorcycle lamps and reflectors1.421.3%5
Motorcycle structure and attachments1.141.0%4
Motorcycle brakes0.280.3%1

Mileage Statistics

9,138
Mean
5,553
Median
3,063
25th Percentile
11,678
75th Percentile
13.68% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 2012 Harley-davidson Fls103 Softail Slim 12 has an MOT pass rate of 87.5% based on 384 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 9,138 miles on the odometer. With a 12.5% failure rate, the 2012 Fls103 Softail Slim 12 is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 2012 Harley-davidson Fls103 Softail Slim 12, 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 9,138 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.

Identification of the vehicle — 1.8% of failures

Identification of the vehicle issues account for 1.8% of MOT failures on 2012 Harley-davidson Fls103 Softail Slim 12 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 lamps and reflectors — 1.3% of failures

Motorcycle lamps and reflectors issues account for 1.3% of MOT failures on 2012 Harley-davidson Fls103 Softail Slim 12 models. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs: £5–50. Pre-MOT check: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test.

Motorcycle structure and attachments — 1.0% of failures

Motorcycle structure and attachments issues account for 1.0% of MOT failures on 2012 Harley-davidson Fls103 Softail Slim 12 models. Motorcycle structure and attachments 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.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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