Model report · 2005–2025
HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSS SOFTAIL SLIM S 1801 17
1801cc
Petrol
Class 2
90.2%
first-time pass rate
7.3%
failed outright
5,197
median miles at test
82
MOT tests, 2005–2025
What fails on a FLSS SOFTAIL SLIM S 1801 17
failure defects by component group · advisories excluded
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| lamps and reflectors |
|
5 | 41.7 |
| Identification of the vehicle |
|
4 | 33.3 |
| brakes |
|
1 | 8.3 |
| steering |
|
1 | 8.3 |
| suspension |
|
1 | 8.3 |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.
How rivals compare
same type, similar capacity, high test volume
On first-time pass rate the FLSS SOFTAIL SLIM S 1801 17 beats 4 of its 4 closest rivals (HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTF, HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTC, TRIUMPH ROCKET III).
HARLEY-DAVIDSON
FLSTF
88.9% pass · 30.1k tests
HARLEY-DAVIDSON
FLSTC
89.4% pass · 23.7k tests
TRIUMPH
ROCKET III
88.3% pass · 15.5k tests
HARLEY-DAVIDSON
FXDWG
88.7% pass · 14.6k tests
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 FLSS SOFTAIL SLIM S 1801 17.