HARLEY-DAVIDSON VRSCF V-ROD MUSCLE

1247cc Petrol Class 2

#1541 of 5426 overall #260 of 397 HARLEY-DAVIDSONs #310 of 465 cruiser bikes

88.2%

first-time pass rate

5.8%

failed outright

7,317

median miles at test

583

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate over time

first-time pass rate by test year · 2012–2025

The VRSCF V-ROD MUSCLE's first-time pass rate has held steady since 2012 (86.5% → 86.7%).

What fails on a VRSCF V-ROD MUSCLE

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects	vs all bikes
reg plates and vin	9	16.7	1.8×
steering and suspension	8	14.8	0.4×
suspension	7	13	1.2×
lamps and reflectors	7	13	0.5×
lighting and signalling	6	11.1	0.2×
Identification of the vehicle	5	9.3	3.7×
brakes	5	9.3	0.2×
tyres	3	5.6	0.8×
tyres and wheels	3	5.6	0.3×
steering	1	1.9	0.4×

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 VRSCF V-ROD MUSCLE beats 2 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 VRSCF V-ROD MUSCLE.

Pass rate by registration year

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

Best year to buy used: 2011 (90.3% pass). Weakest: 2010 (87.8%).

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 VRSCF V-ROD MUSCLE FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Is the HARLEY-DAVIDSON VRSCF V-ROD MUSCLE reliable?

The HARLEY-DAVIDSON VRSCF V-ROD MUSCLE is more reliable than average for its class: 88.2% of its 583 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #1541 of 5426 models.

What does a VRSCF V-ROD MUSCLE fail its MOT on most?

reg plates and vin — 17% of all defects recorded against failed VRSCF V-ROD MUSCLE tests.

What is the best year of VRSCF V-ROD MUSCLE to buy used?

By first-time pass rate, 2011-registered examples do best (90.3%) and 2010 worst (87.8%). Condition and history still trump the year.