HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTI ELECTRA GLIDE STANDARD
What fails on a FLHTI ELECTRA GLIDE STANDARD
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| lighting and signalling |
|
3 | 42.9 |
| brakes |
|
2 | 28.6 |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
1 | 14.3 |
| steering and suspension |
|
1 | 14.3 |
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 FLHTI ELECTRA GLIDE STANDARD 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 FLHTI ELECTRA GLIDE STANDARD.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2006 (96.7% pass). Weakest: 2006 (96.7%).
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.