HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTNSE
Pass rate over time
The FLSTNSE's first-time pass rate has risen 8.7 points since 2017, 85.7% to 94.4%.
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage FLSTNSE passes first time 90.7% 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 FLSTNSE
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| brakes |
|
9 | 37.5 |
| suspension |
|
3 | 12.5 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
3 | 12.5 |
| tyres |
|
3 | 12.5 |
| Identification of the vehicle |
|
2 | 8.3 |
| structure and attachments |
|
2 | 8.3 |
| steering and suspension |
|
1 | 4.2 |
| reg plates and vin |
|
1 | 4.2 |
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 FLSTNSE beats 4 of its 4 closest rivals (HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTF, HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTC, TRIUMPH ROCKET III).
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 FLSTNSE.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2014 (93.2% pass). Weakest: 2015 (92.3%).
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.