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2021 Harley-davidson Fxlrs Low Rider S 1868 21 MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for Fxlrs Low Rider S 1868 21 models manufactured in 2021, based on 79 real MOT test results.

93.7%
Pass Rate
6.3%
Fail Rate
79
Total Tests
5,400
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

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2021 Harley-davidson Fxlrs Low Rider S 1868 21 MOT Analysis

The 2021 Harley-davidson Fxlrs Low Rider S 1868 21 has an MOT pass rate of 93.7% based on 79 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 5,400 miles on the odometer. With a 6.3% failure rate, the 2021 Fxlrs Low Rider S 1868 21 is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 2021 Harley-davidson Fxlrs Low Rider S 1868 21 is Motorcycle lamps and reflectors, responsible for 5.1% of failures. 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 range from £5–50. Motorcycle tyres is the second most common issue at 2.5%. Identification of the vehicle follows at 2.5%.

⚠ Based on limited data (79 tests)

Top failures specific to 2021 models only. The overall Fxlrs Low Rider S 1868 21 page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

Motorcycle lamps and reflectors 5.1%
Motorcycle tyres 2.5%
Identification of the vehicle 2.5%

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
1Motorcycle Lamps And Reflectors5.1%4
2Motorcycle Tyres2.5%2
3Identification Of The Vehicle2.5%2
4Motorcycle Brakes1.3%1
5Motorcycle Steering1.3%1
6Motorcycle Structure And Attachments1.3%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 5,400 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.

Motorcycle lamps and reflectors9.38% per 10K miMotorcycle tyres4.69% per 10K miIdentification of the vehicle4.69% per 10K miMotorcycle brakes2.34% per 10K miMotorcycle steering2.34% per 10K miMotorcycle structure and attachments2.34% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Motorcycle lamps and reflectors9.385.1%4
Motorcycle tyres4.692.5%2
Identification of the vehicle4.692.5%2
Motorcycle brakes2.341.3%1
Motorcycle steering2.341.3%1
Motorcycle structure and attachments2.341.3%1

Mileage Statistics

5,400
Mean
4,259
Median
2,628
25th Percentile
7,639
75th Percentile
11.67% failures per 10K miles

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

About This Data

The 2021 Harley-davidson Fxlrs Low Rider S 1868 21 has an MOT pass rate of 93.7% based on 79 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 5,400 miles on the odometer. With a 6.3% failure rate, the 2021 Fxlrs Low Rider S 1868 21 is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 2021 Harley-davidson Fxlrs Low Rider S 1868 21, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to motorcycle lamps and reflectors: 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. With relatively low average mileage of 5,400 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.

Motorcycle lamps and reflectors — 5.1% of failures

Motorcycle lamps and reflectors issues account for 5.1% of MOT failures on 2021 Harley-davidson Fxlrs Low Rider S 1868 21 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 tyres — 2.5% of failures

Motorcycle tyres issues account for 2.5% of MOT failures on 2021 Harley-davidson Fxlrs Low Rider S 1868 21 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.

Identification of the vehicle — 2.5% of failures

Identification of the vehicle issues account for 2.5% of MOT failures on 2021 Harley-davidson Fxlrs Low Rider S 1868 21 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.

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

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