Data as of: DVSA MOT results to 2025
HARLEY-DAVIDSON STREET
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 STREET's first-time pass rate has risen 2.0 points since 2018, 82.4% to 84.4%.
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage STREET passes first time 87.8% of the time; by 20k that's 80.4%.
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 STREET
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects | vs all bikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| lamps and reflectors |
|
123 | 40.2 | 2.5× |
| brakes |
|
40 | 13.1 | 0.3× |
| steering |
|
35 | 11.4 | 3.5× |
| tyres |
|
33 | 10.8 | 1.9× |
| structure and attachments |
|
27 | 8.8 | 1.4× |
| suspension |
|
25 | 8.2 | 1.3× |
| Identification of the vehicle |
|
16 | 5.2 | 3.1× |
| audible warning (Horn) |
|
3 | 1 | 0.7× |
| lighting and signalling |
|
2 | 0.7 | n/a |
| driving controls |
|
2 | 0.7 | 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 STREET beats 0 of its 4 closest rivals (TRIUMPH BONNEVILLE, TRIUMPH THUNDERBIRD, HARLEY-DAVIDSON XLH 883).
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 STREET.
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Pass rate by registration year
Highest pass rate: 2014 (92.5%). Lowest: 2013 (82.5%). Every Street 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 STREET FAQ
Is the HARLEY-DAVIDSON STREET reliable?
The HARLEY-DAVIDSON STREET is about average for its class: 86.2% of its 2,244 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #2148 of 5428 models.
What does a STREET fail its MOT on most?
lamps and reflectors: 40% of all defects recorded against failed STREET tests.
What is the best year of STREET to buy used?
By first-time pass rate, 2014-registered examples do best (92.5%) and 2013 worst (82.5%). Condition and history still trump the year.
How many miles will a STREET last?
The median STREET shows 5,135 miles at test, and examples around 20k miles still pass 80.4% of the time, so mileage alone rarely decides the result.
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