Harley Davidson Flhtc
From 330 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led, a wheel bearing excessively rough and leaking brake pipe or connection. The top issue, a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led, caused 4 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 4 |
| a wheel bearing excessively rough | 2 |
| leaking brake pipe or connection | 2 |
| rear registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps | 2 |
| a lamp missing or inoperative | 2 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 1 |
| stop lamps remain on when the brakes are released | 1 |
| stop lamps all missing or inoperative | 1 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 1 |
| brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 99.2% | - |
Typical mileage
Half of all Flhtcs tested had between 6,077 and 19,098 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 11,426 median miles, the Flhtc has 0.039 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Harley Davidson Flhtc MOT pass rate?
The Harley Davidson Flhtc has a 95.5% MOT pass rate based on 330 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Harley Davidson Flhtc?
The most common MOT failure on the Harley Davidson Flhtc is a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led, which caused 4 failures. Other common issues include a wheel bearing excessively rough.
What is the typical mileage of a Harley Davidson Flhtc at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Harley Davidson Flhtc is 11,426 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 6,077 and 19,098 miles.
Buying a used Flhtc?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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