Harley-Davidson Flstfi
MotorcycleFrom 565 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are number plate does not conform to the specified requirements, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, stop lamp missing and inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning. The top issue, number plate does not conform to the specified requirements, caused 7 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.
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 7 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 7 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 3 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 2 |
| a tyre fouling another component | 2 |
| a tyre with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords | 2 |
| projected beam image is obviously incorrect | 2 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 2 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 1 |
| number plate showing an incorrect registration | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 87.2% | a tyre fouling another component, a tyre with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords |
| 2004 | 91.3% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, number plate does not conform to the specified requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Flstfis tested had between 12,213 and 27,498 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 19,709 median miles, the Flstfi has 0.048 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Harley-Davidson Flstfi MOT pass rate?
The Harley-Davidson Flstfi has a 90.6% MOT pass rate based on 565 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Harley-Davidson Flstfi?
The most common MOT failure on the Harley-Davidson Flstfi is number plate does not conform to the specified requirements, which caused 7 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Harley-Davidson Flstfi at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Harley-Davidson Flstfi is 19,709 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 12,213 and 27,498 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.