MOT Stats
Vehicle types : Bike : Harley-Davidson : Softail
Harley-Davidson Softail
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Most common fail reason |
| 1976 | 1 | 0% | Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up. |
| 1984 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
| 1989 | 3 | 66.67% | Number plate does not conform to requirements. |
| 1990 | 3 | 100% | n/a |
| 1991 | 5 | 100% | n/a |
| 1992 | 3 | 100% | n/a |
| 1993 | 4 | 100% | n/a |
| 1994 | 4 | 75% | Rear reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear. |
| 1995 | 4 | 100% | n/a |
| 1996 | 9 | 100% | n/a |
| 1997 | 2 | 100% | n/a |
| 1998 | 2 | 100% | n/a |
| 1999 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
| 2000 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
| 2001 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
| 2002 | 2 | 100% | n/a |
| 2003 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
| 2004 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
| 2005 | 5 | 100% | n/a |
| 2006 | 5 | 60% | Rider's seat missing or insecure. |
| 2007 | 7 | 100% | n/a |
| 2008 | 3 | 66.67% | Headlamp aim outwith limits. |
| 2009 | 5 | 100% | n/a |
| 2010 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
| 2011 | 3 | 100% | n/a |
| 2012 | 4 | 75% | Headlamp aim outwith limits. |
| 2013 | 56 | 80.36% | Number plate does not conform to requirements. |
| 2014 | 18 | 88.89% | Rear reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear. |
| 2015 | 4 | 100% | n/a |
| 2016 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
| 2017 | 1 | 0% | Stop lamp missing or inoperative. |
| 2018 | 9 | 100% | n/a |
| 2019 | 5 | 80% | Number plate does not conform to requirements. |
| 2020 | 3 | 33.33% | Number plate does not conform to requirements. |
Tests: 178
Average Harley-Davidson Softail pass rate: 86.52%
Most common fail reasons
| # | Reason | Fail code | Category | % |
| 1 | Number plate does not conform to requirements. | 0.1(d) | Major | 50% |
| 2 | Rear reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear. | 4.8.2(a)(ii) | Major | 29% |
| 3 | Headlamp aim outwith limits. | 4.1.2(a) | Major | 17% |
| 4 | Stop lamp missing or inoperative. | 4.3.1(a)(ii) | Major | 8% |
| 5 | Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released. | 4.3.2(a)(iii) | Dangerous | 4% |
| 6 | Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted. | 8.1.1(a) | Major | 4% |
| 7 | Tyre not fitted in compliance with the manufacturer's sidewall instructions. | 5.2.3(i) | Major | 4% |
| 8 | Rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative. | 4.7.1(b)(ii) | Major | 4% |
| 9 | Rider's seat missing or insecure. | 6.2.5(a)(ii) | Dangerous | 4% |
| 10 | Wheel spindle or its securing nut(s) so insecure that wheel security or steering control is adversely affected. | 5.2.1(c)(ii) | Dangerous | 4% |
Tests date range:
10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024
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