Harley-Davidson FLS
Real ownership data from 489 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | dangerous | 16.5% |
| Steering and head bearings | dangerous | 9.2% |
| Exhaust and emissions | major | 7.9% |
| Other | dangerous | 5.3% |
| Suspension | major | 4.6% |
| Lights and indicators | major | 4% |
| Controls and cables | major | 3.9% |
| Electrical | major | 3.3% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is lights and indicators.
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 | 786 | 92.41% |
| 2016 | 188 | 8,782 mi | 742 | 89.88% |
| 2015 | 137 | 9,036 mi | 826 | 90.75% |
| 2014 | 98 | 11,040 mi | 820 | 86.81% |
| 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 489 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are brakes (16.5% of all recorded faults), steering and head bearings (9.2% of all recorded faults), exhaust and emissions (7.9% 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 786 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 4,906 and 15,806 miles.
Is the Harley-Davidson FLS reliable?
89.22% of Harley-Davidson FLS MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.05 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 489 Harley-Davidson FLS motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.