HARLEY-DAVIDSON VRSCAWA V-ROD ABS
What fails on a VRSCAWA V-ROD ABS
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| lamps and reflectors |
|
5 | 25 |
| suspension |
|
3 | 15 |
| brakes |
|
2 | 10 |
| steering and suspension |
|
2 | 10 |
| audible warning (Horn) |
|
2 | 10 |
| lighting and signalling |
|
2 | 10 |
| tyres |
|
1 | 5 |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
1 | 5 |
| reg plates and vin |
|
1 | 5 |
| Identification of the vehicle |
|
1 | 5 |
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 VRSCAWA V-ROD ABS beats 2 of its 4 closest rivals (TRIUMPH THUNDERBIRD, HARLEY-DAVIDSON XLH 883, HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTF).
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 VRSCAWA V-ROD ABS.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2008 (89.1% pass). Weakest: 2008 (89.1%).
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.