Harley-Davidson FLSTCI MOT pass rate and common failures
Harley-Davidson FLSTCI motorcycles pass the MOT 91.87% of the time, measured across 369 tests in the DVSA record. A further 4.34% passed only after a defect was put right at the test station.
What to check before the MOT
Built from this model's own failure record, not general advice.
- Start with not working - it accounts for 35.7% of failed tests on this model.
- Then check does not conform to the specified requirements and too low, the next two most common reasons.
- The most common advisory is noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (20.9% of all tests) - not a failure, but money you will spend sooner or later.
- Average recorded mileage at test is 28,250 miles, which is the number to compare any advert against.
Pass rate by age
A single pass rate hides the most useful thing in this data: how the same model behaves at three years old and at fifteen.
| Age at test | Pass rate | Tests | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16+ years | 92.03% | 364 |
Why the Harley-Davidson FLSTCI fails
Share of failed tests on this model where the item was recorded. One test can fail on several items, so the column does not add up to 100%.
| # | Item | Of failures | Tests | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Not working | 35.7% | 5 | |
| 2 | Does not conform to the specified requirements | 28.6% | 4 | |
| 3 | Too low | 28.6% | 4 | |
| 4 | Does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls | 14.3% | 2 | |
| 5 | Less than 1.0 mm thick | 14.3% | 2 | |
| 6 | Missing | 14.3% | 2 | |
| 7 | Not working on dipped beam | 14.3% | 2 | |
| 8 | Too high | 14.3% | 2 | |
| 9 | Excessively binding | 7.1% | 1 | |
| 10 | Flashing more than 120 times a minute | 7.1% | 1 |
Most common advisories
Not a failure and not a legal requirement to fix - but an advisory that repeats year after year is money the next owner spends.
| # | Item | Of all tests | Tests | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition | 20.9% | 77 | |
| 2 | Less than 1.0 mm thick | 5.1% | 19 | |
| 3 | Tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm | 4.6% | 17 | |
| 4 | Indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort | 3% | 11 | |
| 5 | Tread not clearly visible | 1.6% | 6 | |
| 6 | Excessively corroded | 1.1% | 4 | |
| 7 | Excessively loose | 1.1% | 4 | |
| 8 | Worn to excess | 0.8% | 3 | |
| 9 | Corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced | 0.5% | 2 | |
| 10 | Excessively stiff or notchy | 0.5% | 2 |
Harley-Davidson FLSTCI for sale
No Harley-Davidson FLSTCI in stock at the moment - 48 other Harley-Davidson bikes are advertised.
Similar bikes compared
Models of comparable capacity, so the comparison means something.
| Model | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW R SERIES · 1,152cc | 9,796 | 91.92% | 40,594 | |
| BMW R1200 · 1,170cc | 9,521 | 94.43% | 28,830 | |
| BMW R1250 · 1,254cc | 6,764 | 96.17% | 17,373 | |
| BMW R 1200 · 1,170cc | 6,170 | 95.28% | 27,241 | |
| Triumph BONNEVILLE 1200cc · 1196-1200cc | 5,527 | 91.62% | 8,342 | |
| Triumph SPEED TRIPLE · 1,030cc | 4,988 | 87.45% | 18,123 |
Source: DVSA MOT testing data, 2025 · updated Aug 2026 · licence and method