HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHRC ROAD KING CL 1584 09
Pass rate over time
The FLHRC ROAD KING CL 1584 09's first-time pass rate has fallen 8.7 points since 2012, 85.4% to 76.7%.
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage FLHRC ROAD KING CL 1584 09 passes first time 88.2% of the time; by 30k that's 77.3%.
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 FLHRC ROAD KING CL 1584 09
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| brakes |
|
9 | 30 |
| reg plates and vin |
|
6 | 20 |
| lighting and signalling |
|
4 | 13.3 |
| tyres |
|
3 | 10 |
| suspension |
|
2 | 6.7 |
| steering and suspension |
|
2 | 6.7 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
1 | 3.3 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
1 | 3.3 |
| structure and attachments |
|
1 | 3.3 |
| body and structure |
|
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 FLHRC ROAD KING CL 1584 09 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 FLHRC ROAD KING CL 1584 09.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2009 (89.1% pass). Weakest: 2008 (79.5%).
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.