HARLEY-DAVIDSON STREET BOB
Pass rate over time
The STREET BOB's first-time pass rate has fallen 15.0 points since 2013, 90.0% to 75.0%.
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage STREET BOB passes first time 87.4% of the time; by 20k that's 83.3%.
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 BOB
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| lighting and signalling |
|
17 | 27 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
12 | 19 |
| reg plates and vin |
|
7 | 11.1 |
| suspension |
|
6 | 9.5 |
| brakes |
|
5 | 7.9 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
4 | 6.3 |
| steering |
|
3 | 4.8 |
| steering and suspension |
|
3 | 4.8 |
| structure and attachments |
|
3 | 4.8 |
| tyres |
|
3 | 4.8 |
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 STREET BOB 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 STREET BOB.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2008 (93.0% pass). Weakest: 2010 (75.0%).
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.