HARLEY-DAVIDSON VRSCAW V ROD

1131cc Petrol Class 2

#1400 of 5426 overall #228 of 397 HARLEY-DAVIDSONs #276 of 465 cruiser bikes

88.6%

first-time pass rate

5.0%

failed outright

8,400

median miles at test

941

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate over time

first-time pass rate by test year · 2010–2025

The VRSCAW V ROD's first-time pass rate has risen 11.4 points since 2010, 82.7% to 94.1%.

Pass rate by mileage

how the VRSCAW V ROD's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 84.9%

A low-mileage VRSCAW V ROD passes first time 89.2% of the time; by 20k that's 91.1%.

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 VRSCAW V ROD

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects	vs all bikes
lighting and signalling	21	23.9	0.4×
lamps and reflectors	18	20.5	0.7×
brakes	15	17	0.4×
reg plates and vin	9	10.2	0.7×
tyres and wheels	8	9.1	0.4×
structure and attachments	5	5.7	0.8×
Identification of the vehicle	4	4.5	1.8×
steering and suspension	3	3.4	0.1×
suspension	3	3.4	0.4×
body and structure	2	2.3	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

same type, similar capacity, high test volume

On first-time pass rate the VRSCAW V ROD beats 2 of its 4 closest rivals (TRIUMPH BONNEVILLE, TRIUMPH THUNDERBIRD, HARLEY-DAVIDSON XLH 883).

TRIUMPH BONNEVILLE 89.0% pass · 195k tests 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

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 VRSCAW V ROD.

Pass rate by registration year

how each model-year cohort fares · registration year from first use date

Best year to buy used: 2009 (91.3% pass). Weakest: 2008 (82.4%).

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 VRSCAW V ROD FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Is the HARLEY-DAVIDSON VRSCAW V ROD reliable?

The HARLEY-DAVIDSON VRSCAW V ROD is more reliable than average for its class: 88.6% of its 941 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #1400 of 5426 models.

What does a VRSCAW V ROD fail its MOT on most?

lighting and signalling — 24% of all defects recorded against failed VRSCAW V ROD tests.

What is the best year of VRSCAW V ROD to buy used?

By first-time pass rate, 2009-registered examples do best (91.3%) and 2008 worst (82.4%). Condition and history still trump the year.

How many miles will a VRSCAW V ROD last?

The median VRSCAW V ROD shows 8,400 miles at test, and examples around 20k miles still pass 91.1% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.