BIKERELIABILITY
MOT DATA · GREAT BRITAIN · 2005–2025
Model report · 2005–2025

HARLEY-DAVIDSON SPRINGER

1340cc Petrol Class 2
92.0%
first-time pass rate
2.9%
failed outright
19,553
median miles at test
138
MOT tests, 2005–2025

What fails on a SPRINGER

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded
Component group Share of defects Defects % of defects
lighting and signalling
5 50
reg plates and vin
2 20
brakes
1 10
fuel and exhaust
1 10
steering and suspension
1 10

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 SPRINGER beats 4 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 SPRINGER.