Head-to-head · 2005–2025
Data as of: DVSA MOT results to 2025
Harley-Davidson XL 1200 T Superlow SPORTSTER17 vs Harley-Davidson Flstf
The Harley-Davidson XL 1200 T Superlow SPORTSTER17 passes its MOT first time more often than the Harley-Davidson Flstf: 93.4% vs 89.0%, a 4.4-point lead.
MOT reliability, side by side
first-time pass rate, outright fail rate and tests analysed · 2005–2025
| Metric | Harley-Davidson XL 1200 T Superlow SPORTSTER17 | Harley-Davidson Flstf |
|---|---|---|
| First-time pass rate | 93.4% | 89.0% |
| Outright fail rate | 4.2% | 4.9% |
| Median miles at test | 5,706 | 12,480 |
| MOT tests analysed | 530 | 30,148 |
| Most common failure | lamps and reflectors | 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
XL 1200 T SUPERLOW SPORTSTER17
93.4% pass · 530 tests
HARLEY-DAVIDSON
FLSTF
89.0% pass · 30.1k tests
See each bike's full report (trend, mileage curve, failure breakdown and rivals) on its own page.