Harley Davidson Flstfb
MotorcycleFrom 451 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released, brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm and reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear. The top issue, a stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released, caused 5 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 stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released | 5 |
| brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm | 2 |
| reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear | 2 |
| a mandatory tell-tale for direction indicators missing or inoperative | 2 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 2 |
| brake lining or pad missing or incorrectly mounted | 1 |
| brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 1 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 1 |
| a lamp missing or inoperative | 1 |
| brake calliper or cylinder insecure or inadequately mounted and braking performance affected | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 96.5% | a stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released, brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm |
Typical mileage
Half of all Flstfbs tested had between 3,317 and 11,502 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 6,204 median miles, the Flstfb has 0.093 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Harley Davidson Flstfb MOT pass rate?
The Harley Davidson Flstfb has a 94.2% MOT pass rate based on 451 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Harley Davidson Flstfb?
The most common MOT failure on the Harley Davidson Flstfb is a stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released, which caused 5 failures. Other common issues include brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm.
What is the typical mileage of a Harley Davidson Flstfb at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Harley Davidson Flstfb is 6,204 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 3,317 and 11,502 miles.
MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.