Model report · 2005–2025
HARLEY-DAVIDSON ULTRA CLASSIC
1340cc
Petrol
Class 2
92.7%
first-time pass rate
5.1%
failed outright
26,594
median miles at test
137
MOT tests, 2005–2025
What fails on a ULTRA CLASSIC
failure defects by component group · advisories excluded
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| reg plates and vin |
|
4 | 36.4 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
2 | 18.2 |
| audible warning (Horn) |
|
1 | 9.1 |
| suspension |
|
1 | 9.1 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
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 ULTRA CLASSIC beats 4 of its 4 closest rivals (HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTF, HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTC, HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL1200C).
HARLEY-DAVIDSON
FLSTF
88.9% pass · 30.1k tests
HARLEY-DAVIDSON
FLSTC
89.4% pass · 23.7k tests
HARLEY-DAVIDSON
XL1200C
88.4% pass · 15.7k tests
HARLEY-DAVIDSON
FXDWG
88.7% pass · 14.6k 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 ULTRA CLASSIC.