HARLEY-DAVIDSON 1340

1340cc Petrol Class 2

#1854 of 5426 overall #318 of 397 HARLEY-DAVIDSONs #372 of 465 cruiser bikes

87.2%

first-time pass rate

5.7%

failed outright

19,026

median miles at test

2,529

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate over time

first-time pass rate by test year · 2006–2025

The 1340's first-time pass rate has held steady since 2006 (89.6% → 90.3%).

Pass rate by mileage

how the 1340's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 84.9%

A low-mileage 1340 passes first time 88.7% of the time; by 50k that's 77.1%.

First-time pass rate by odometer reading at test, 10,000-mile bands for this model. Mileage is the strongest reliability signal. See the full curve.

What fails on a 1340

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects	vs all bikes
lighting and signalling	124	35.4	0.7×
brakes	62	17.7	0.4×
lamps and reflectors	34	9.7	0.6×
reg plates and vin	34	9.7	1.9×
steering and suspension	31	8.9	0.3×
tyres and wheels	28	8	0.5×
fuel and exhaust	18	5.1	0.9×
body and structure	8	2.3	0.6×
Identification of the vehicle	6	1.7	1.0×
structure and attachments	5	1.4	0.2×

Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects. "vs all bikes" is how often this model's tests record a defect in the group, as a multiple of the all-bike rate.

How rivals compare

same type, similar capacity, high test volume

On first-time pass rate the 1340 beats 0 of its 4 closest rivals (HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTF, HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTC, HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL1200C).

HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTF 88.9% pass · 30.1k tests HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTC 89.4% pass · 23.7k tests HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL1200C 88.4% pass · 15.7k tests HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDWG 88.7% pass · 14.6k tests

Rivals share this bike's type and sit within ±30% of its engine capacity, ≥ 5,000 tests. Card colour = better/worse first-time pass rate than the 1340.

Pass rate by registration year

how each model-year cohort fares · registration year from first use date

Best year to buy used: 1998 (91.4% pass). Weakest: 1989 (84.8%).

First-time pass rate by the year each bike was first registered (cohorts with ≥ 50 tests). Older cohorts are survivors: the worst examples have already left the road, which tends to lift the earliest years.

HARLEY-DAVIDSON 1340 FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Is the HARLEY-DAVIDSON 1340 reliable?

The HARLEY-DAVIDSON 1340 is more reliable than average for its class: 87.2% of its 2,529 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #1854 of 5426 models.

What does a 1340 fail its MOT on most?

lighting and signalling — 35% of all defects recorded against failed 1340 tests.

What is the best year of 1340 to buy used?

By first-time pass rate, 1998-registered examples do best (91.4%) and 1989 worst (84.8%). Condition and history still trump the year.

How many miles will a 1340 last?

The median 1340 shows 19,026 miles at test, and examples around 50k miles still pass 77.1% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.