Harley-Davidson FLS
Real ownership data from 487 UK FLS motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common FLS problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | dangerous | 14.7% |
| Other | dangerous | 5.3% |
| Brakes | dangerous | 2% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 1.1% |
| Exhaust and emissions | major | 0.8% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 0.7% |
| Steering and head bearings | dangerous | 0.7% |
| Suspension | major | 0.4% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is steering and head bearings.
FLS mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| Year | Examples | Median mileage | Miles/year | First-time pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 5 | 10,098 mi | 412 | 85.71% |
| 2017 | 25 | 8,969 mi | 799 | 92.31% |
| 2016 | 187 | 8,879 mi | 734 | 89.76% |
| 2015 | 136 | 8,954 mi | 824 | 90.59% |
| 2014 | 98 | 11,040 mi | 820 | 86.88% |
| 2013 | 20 | 10,214 mi | 912 | 90.22% |
| 2012 | 8 | 14,058 mi | 855 | 75.47% |
FLS questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Harley-Davidson FLS?
Across 487 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (14.7% of all recorded faults), other (5.3% of all recorded faults), brakes (2% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Harley-Davidson FLS?
The median Harley-Davidson FLS in the UK has covered 9,627 miles, and typically rides about 791 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 4,864 and 15,753 miles.
Is the Harley-Davidson FLS reliable?
89.13% of Harley-Davidson FLS MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.61 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 487 Harley-Davidson FLS motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.