HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXS BLACKLINE 1585
Pass rate over time
The FXS BLACKLINE 1585's first-time pass rate has held steady since 2015 (87.1% → 86.7%).
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage FXS BLACKLINE 1585 passes first time 85.2% of the time; by 20k that's 80.0%.
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 FXS BLACKLINE 1585
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| lighting and signalling |
|
6 | 40 |
| reg plates and vin |
|
3 | 20 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
3 | 20 |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
2 | 13.3 |
| steering and suspension |
|
1 | 6.7 |
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 FXS BLACKLINE 1585 beats 0 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 FXS BLACKLINE 1585.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2011 (87.5% pass). Weakest: 2012 (79.4%).
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.