2014 Harley-davidson Softail MOT Pass Rate
Pass rate for Softail models manufactured in 2014, based on 146 real MOT test results.
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
2014 Harley-davidson Softail MOT Analysis
The 2014 Harley-davidson Softail has an MOT pass rate of 90.4% based on 146 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 9,695 miles on the odometer. With a 9.6% failure rate, the 2014 Softail is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.
The leading cause of MOT failure for the 2014 Harley-davidson Softail is Motorcycle lamps and reflectors, responsible for 2.1% 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.
Top failures specific to 2014 models only. The overall Softail page may show different rankings.
What Fails Most
What Fails on This Car?
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| Rank | Failure Category | Rate (%) | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Motorcycle Lamps And Reflectors | 2.1% | 3 |
Failures per 10,000 Miles
avg. 9,695 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 lamps and reflectors | 2.12 | 2.1% | 3 |
Mileage Statistics
Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.
About This Data
The 2014 Harley-davidson Softail has an MOT pass rate of 90.4% based on 146 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 9,695 miles on the odometer. With a 9.6% failure rate, the 2014 Softail is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.
If you own or are considering buying a 2014 Harley-davidson Softail, 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 9,695 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.
Motorcycle lamps and reflectors — 2.1% of failures
Motorcycle lamps and reflectors issues account for 2.1% of MOT failures on 2014 Harley-davidson Softail 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.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.