HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTSE CVO ST CONVERTIBLE
Pass rate over time
The FLSTSE CVO ST CONVERTIBLE's first-time pass rate has risen 5.6 points since 2014, 87.9% to 93.5%.
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage FLSTSE CVO ST CONVERTIBLE passes first time 93.5% of the time; by 20k that's 94.2%.
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 FLSTSE CVO ST CONVERTIBLE
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| lighting and signalling |
|
3 | 21.4 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
3 | 21.4 |
| reg plates and vin |
|
2 | 14.3 |
| tyres |
|
2 | 14.3 |
| body and structure |
|
1 | 7.1 |
| suspension |
|
1 | 7.1 |
| brakes |
|
1 | 7.1 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
1 | 7.1 |
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 FLSTSE CVO ST CONVERTIBLE 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 FLSTSE CVO ST CONVERTIBLE.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2010 (93.8% pass). Weakest: 2010 (93.8%).
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.