HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXST SOFTAIL STANDARD 1745 21
Pass rate over time
The FXST SOFTAIL STANDARD 1745 21's first-time pass rate has fallen 1.7 points since 2024, 95.2% to 93.5%.
What fails on a FXST SOFTAIL STANDARD 1745 21
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| lamps and reflectors |
|
2 | 28.6 |
| structure and attachments |
|
2 | 28.6 |
| suspension |
|
1 | 14.3 |
| tyres |
|
1 | 14.3 |
| wheels |
|
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 FXST SOFTAIL STANDARD 1745 21 beats 4 of its 4 closest rivals (HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTF, HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTC, HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDWG).
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 FXST SOFTAIL STANDARD 1745 21.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2021 (95.0% pass). Weakest: 2022 (92.2%).
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.