Harley-Davidson FLS SOFTAIL SLIM 1690 17
Real ownership data from 103 UK FLS SOFTAIL SLIM 1690 17 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common FLS SOFTAIL SLIM 1690 17 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | dangerous | 27.7% |
| Other | major | 5.9% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 4% |
| Exhaust and emissions | major | 4% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 2% |
| Brakes | minor | 2% |
| Controls and cables | major | 2% |
| Steering and head bearings | prs | 1% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is brake discs and pads.
FLS SOFTAIL SLIM 1690 17 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 | 29 | 6,432 mi | 521 | 92.79% |
| 2017 | 61 | 6,841 mi | 704 | 94.1% |
| 2016 | 9 | 13,560 mi | 1,406 | 89.47% |
FLS SOFTAIL SLIM 1690 17 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Harley-Davidson FLS SOFTAIL SLIM 1690 17?
Across 103 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (27.7% of all recorded faults), other (5.9% of all recorded faults), brake discs and pads (4% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Harley-Davidson FLS SOFTAIL SLIM 1690 17?
The median Harley-Davidson FLS SOFTAIL SLIM 1690 17 in the UK has covered 6,841 miles, and typically rides about 834 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 3,848 and 11,977 miles.
Is the Harley-Davidson FLS SOFTAIL SLIM 1690 17 reliable?
93.35% of Harley-Davidson FLS SOFTAIL SLIM 1690 17 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.21 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 103 Harley-Davidson FLS SOFTAIL SLIM 1690 17 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.