HARLEY-DAVIDSON CROSS BONES
What fails on a CROSS BONES
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| lighting and signalling |
|
12 | 40 |
| steering and suspension |
|
7 | 23.3 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
3 | 10 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
2 | 6.7 |
| brakes |
|
2 | 6.7 |
| driving controls |
|
1 | 3.3 |
| reg plates and vin |
|
1 | 3.3 |
| structure and attachments |
|
1 | 3.3 |
| Identification of the vehicle |
|
1 | 3.3 |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.
How rivals compare
On first-time pass rate the CROSS BONES beats 0 of its 4 closest rivals (HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTF, HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTC, HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL1200C).
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 CROSS BONES.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2008 (79.3% pass). Weakest: 2008 (79.3%).
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.