Head-to-head · 2005–2025
Data as of: DVSA MOT results to 2025
Harley-Davidson Flhs vs Harley-Davidson Flstc
The Harley-Davidson Flstc passes its MOT first time more often than the Harley-Davidson Flhs: 89.4% vs 88.0%, a 1.4-point lead.
MOT reliability, side by side
first-time pass rate, outright fail rate and tests analysed · 2005–2025
| Metric | Harley-Davidson Flhs | Harley-Davidson Flstc |
|---|---|---|
| First-time pass rate | 88.0% | 89.4% |
| Outright fail rate | 6.3% | 4.9% |
| Median miles at test | 26,324 | 16,884 |
| MOT tests analysed | 1,267 | 23,752 |
| Most common failure | lighting and signalling | 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.
See each bike's full report (trend, mileage curve, failure breakdown and rivals) on its own page.