Model report · 2005–2025
HARLEY-DAVIDSON NIGHT ROD SPECIAL
1247cc
Petrol
Class 2
82.4%
first-time pass rate
8.1%
failed outright
7,514
median miles at test
74
MOT tests, 2005–2025
What fails on a NIGHT ROD SPECIAL
failure defects by component group · advisories excluded
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| reg plates and vin |
|
2 | 18.2 |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
2 | 18.2 |
| tyres |
|
2 | 18.2 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
2 | 18.2 |
| steering and suspension |
|
1 | 9.1 |
| lighting and signalling |
|
1 | 9.1 |
| brakes |
|
1 | 9.1 |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.
How rivals compare
same type, similar capacity, high test volume
On first-time pass rate the NIGHT ROD SPECIAL beats 0 of its 4 closest rivals (TRIUMPH THUNDERBIRD, HARLEY-DAVIDSON XLH 883, HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTF).
TRIUMPH
THUNDERBIRD
87.8% pass · 56.3k tests
HARLEY-DAVIDSON
XLH 883
87.4% pass · 41.2k tests
HARLEY-DAVIDSON
FLSTF
88.9% pass · 30.1k tests
HARLEY-DAVIDSON
FLSTC
89.4% pass · 23.7k tests
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 NIGHT ROD SPECIAL.