Data as of: DVSA MOT results to 2025
HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXSTDI SOFTAIL DEUCE EFI
The pass rate is the MOT first-time pass: a roadworthiness check of the items an MOT covers (brakes, lights, tyres, steering, structure, emissions), not a full mechanical inspection of engine or gearbox internals. It is a reliability signal, not a complete measure of mechanical reliability. What this measures.
“vs expected” adjusts for age, mileage and test class, so a cherished classic and a hard-used commuter are compared fairly. How this works.
Pass rate over time
The FXSTDI SOFTAIL DEUCE EFI's first-time pass rate has held steady since 2006 (89.5% → 90.3%).
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage FXSTDI SOFTAIL DEUCE EFI passes first time 84.3% of the time; by 30k that's 79.7%.
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 FXSTDI SOFTAIL DEUCE EFI
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects | vs all bikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| lighting and signalling |
|
21 | 37.5 | 0.5× |
| brakes |
|
9 | 16.1 | 0.3× |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
7 | 12.5 | 1.3× |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
6 | 10.7 | 0.5× |
| tyres and wheels |
|
5 | 8.9 | 0.4× |
| reg plates and vin |
|
2 | 3.6 | 0.5× |
| steering and suspension |
|
2 | 3.6 | 0.1× |
| tyres |
|
2 | 3.6 | 0.4× |
| body and structure |
|
1 | 1.8 | 0.3× |
| structure and attachments |
|
1 | 1.8 | 0.2× |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects. "vs all bikes" is how often this model's tests record a defect in the group, as a multiple of the all-bike rate.
How rivals compare
On first-time pass rate the FXSTDI SOFTAIL DEUCE EFI 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 FXSTDI SOFTAIL DEUCE EFI.
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Pass rate by registration year
Highest pass rate: 2000 (90.3%). Lowest: 2003 (80.3%). Every Fxstdi Softail Deuce Efi year compared →
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.
HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXSTDI SOFTAIL DEUCE EFI FAQ
Is the HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXSTDI SOFTAIL DEUCE EFI reliable?
The HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXSTDI SOFTAIL DEUCE EFI is about average for its class: 84.6% of its 714 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #2595 of 5428 models.
What does a FXSTDI SOFTAIL DEUCE EFI fail its MOT on most?
lighting and signalling: 38% of all defects recorded against failed FXSTDI SOFTAIL DEUCE EFI tests.
What is the best year of FXSTDI SOFTAIL DEUCE EFI to buy used?
By first-time pass rate, 2000-registered examples do best (90.3%) and 2003 worst (80.3%). Condition and history still trump the year.
How many miles will a FXSTDI SOFTAIL DEUCE EFI last?
The median FXSTDI SOFTAIL DEUCE EFI shows 12,159 miles at test, and examples around 30k miles still pass 79.7% of the time, so mileage alone rarely decides the result.
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