HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHRC ROAD KING CL 1690 12
Pass rate over time
The FLHRC ROAD KING CL 1690 12's first-time pass rate has risen 4.4 points since 2015, 86.5% to 90.9%.
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage FLHRC ROAD KING CL 1690 12 passes first time 90.3% of the time; by 20k that's 94.4%.
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 1690 12
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| reg plates and vin |
|
9 | 28.1 |
| brakes |
|
9 | 28.1 |
| tyres |
|
4 | 12.5 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
2 | 6.2 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
2 | 6.2 |
| lighting and signalling |
|
2 | 6.2 |
| driving controls |
|
1 | 3.1 |
| suspension |
|
1 | 3.1 |
| audible warning (Horn) |
|
1 | 3.1 |
| Identification of the vehicle |
|
1 | 3.1 |
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 1690 12 beats 4 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 1690 12.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2011 (97.1% pass). Weakest: 2012 (88.6%).
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.