Model report · 2005–2025
HARLEY-DAVIDSON V-ROD MUSCLE
1248cc
Petrol
Class 2
91.4%
first-time pass rate
3.4%
failed outright
6,975
median miles at test
58
MOT tests, 2005–2025
What fails on a V-ROD MUSCLE
failure defects by component group · advisories excluded
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| brakes |
|
1 | 25 |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
1 | 25 |
| lighting and signalling |
|
1 | 25 |
| reg plates and vin |
|
1 | 25 |
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 V-ROD MUSCLE beats 4 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 V-ROD MUSCLE.