HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXSTBI NIGHT TRAIN
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage FXSTBI NIGHT TRAIN passes first time 89.2% of the time; by 20k that's 88.4%.
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 FXSTBI NIGHT TRAIN
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| lighting and signalling |
|
9 | 26.5 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
6 | 17.6 |
| brakes |
|
6 | 17.6 |
| tyres |
|
4 | 11.8 |
| Identification of the vehicle |
|
2 | 5.9 |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
2 | 5.9 |
| steering |
|
2 | 5.9 |
| suspension |
|
1 | 2.9 |
| audible warning (Horn) |
|
1 | 2.9 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
1 | 2.9 |
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 FXSTBI NIGHT TRAIN 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 FXSTBI NIGHT TRAIN.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2006 (92.1% pass). Weakest: 2004 (80.5%).
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.