Herald STREET CLASSIC
Real ownership data from 66 UK STREET CLASSIC motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common STREET CLASSIC problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | major | 19.1% |
| Brakes | dangerous | 12.9% |
| Chain and sprockets | dangerous | 4.6% |
| Suspension | dangerous | 2.5% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 2.1% |
| Wheels | major | 1.7% |
| Electrical | major | 1.7% |
| Steering and head bearings | major | 0.8% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is brakes.
STREET CLASSIC 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 6 | 4,735 mi | 1,536 | 84.62% |
| 2019 | 16 | 6,019 mi | 1,275 | 73.33% |
| 2018 | 38 | 7,622 mi | 1,336 | 71.67% |
STREET CLASSIC questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Herald STREET CLASSIC?
Across 66 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (19.1% of all recorded faults), brakes (12.9% of all recorded faults), chain and sprockets (4.6% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Herald STREET CLASSIC?
The median Herald STREET CLASSIC in the UK has covered 6,915 miles, and typically rides about 1,439 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 3,528 and 9,552 miles.
Is the Herald STREET CLASSIC reliable?
73.22% of Herald STREET CLASSIC MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 1.1 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 66 Herald STREET CLASSIC motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.