MOT Stats
Vehicle types : Bike : Harley-Davidson : FXDB
Harley-Davidson FXDB
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Most common fail reason |
| 2005 | 4 | 100% | n/a |
| 2006 | 65 | 84.62% | Rear reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear. |
| 2007 | 143 | 86.01% | Rear reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear. |
| 2008 | 77 | 92.21% | Wheel bearing excessively rough. |
| 2009 | 93 | 86.02% | Number plate does not conform to requirements. |
| 2010 | 91 | 92.31% | Rear reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear. |
| 2011 | 76 | 86.84% | Rear reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear. |
| 2012 | 53 | 92.45% | Number plate does not conform to requirements. |
| 2013 | 25 | 88% | Rear registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps. |
| 2014 | 84 | 92.86% | Number plate does not conform to requirements. |
| 2015 | 136 | 85.29% | Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released. |
| 2016 | 96 | 81.25% | Rear reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear. |
| 2017 | 119 | 86.55% | Headlamp aim outwith limits. |
| 2018 | 5 | 100% | n/a |
| 2019 | 3 | 66.67% | Headlamp aim outwith limits. |
| 2020 | 4 | 100% | n/a |
Tests: 1,074
Average Harley-Davidson FXDB pass rate: 87.52%
Most common fail reasons
| # | Reason | Fail code | Category | % |
| 1 | Rear reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear. | 4.8.2(a)(ii) | Major | 25% |
| 2 | Number plate does not conform to requirements. | 0.1(d) | Major | 16% |
| 3 | Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released. | 4.3.2(a)(iii) | Dangerous | 15% |
| 4 | Headlamp aim outwith limits. | 4.1.2(a) | Major | 11% |
| 5 | Horn not working. | 7.7(a) | Major | 4% |
| 6 | Headlamp missing or inoperative. | 4.1.1(a)(ii) | Major | 4% |
| 7 | Stop lamp missing or inoperative. | 4.3.1(a)(ii) | Major | 4% |
| 8 | Rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative. | 4.7.1(b)(ii) | Major | 4% |
| 9 | Tyre tread depth too low. | 5.2.3(e) | Dangerous | 4% |
| 10 | Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted. | 8.1.1(a) | Major | 4% |
Tests date range:
10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024
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