Head-to-head · 2005–2025
Data as of: DVSA MOT results to 2025
Harley-Davidson Flhrc Road King Classic vs Harley-Davidson Flstc
The Harley-Davidson Flhrc Road King Classic passes its MOT first time more often than the Harley-Davidson Flstc: 89.8% vs 89.4%, a 0.4-point lead.
MOT reliability, side by side
first-time pass rate, outright fail rate and tests analysed · 2005–2025
| Metric | Harley-Davidson Flhrc Road King Classic | Harley-Davidson Flstc |
|---|---|---|
| First-time pass rate | 89.8% | 89.4% |
| Outright fail rate | 4.8% | 4.9% |
| Median miles at test | 15,111 | 16,884 |
| MOT tests analysed | 689 | 23,752 |
| Most common failure | brakes | lighting and signalling |
First-time outcomes on normal tests, 2005–2025. "Most common failure" is the component group with the most recorded defects on failed tests. Read pass rates against test counts: a smaller sample is noisier. Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results.
HARLEY-DAVIDSON
FLHRC ROAD KING CLASSIC
89.8% pass · 689 tests
HARLEY-DAVIDSON
FLSTC
89.4% pass · 23.8k tests
See each bike's full report (trend, mileage curve, failure breakdown and rivals) on its own page.