HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHC HERITAGE STC 1745 18
Pass rate over time
The FLHC HERITAGE STC 1745 18's first-time pass rate has held steady since 2021 (97.7% → 97.6%).
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage FLHC HERITAGE STC 1745 18 passes first time 96.9% of the time; by 20k that's 90.0%.
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 FLHC HERITAGE STC 1745 18
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| tyres |
|
2 | 50 |
| brakes |
|
1 | 25 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
1 | 25 |
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 FLHC HERITAGE STC 1745 18 beats 4 of its 4 closest rivals (HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTF, HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTC, HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDWG).
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 FLHC HERITAGE STC 1745 18.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2017 (97.1% pass). Weakest: 2018 (94.9%).
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.