Know Your MOT

MOT failure rate and common problems for the Harley-Davidson Fxds, and how to check your own car by registration.

Updated 05 September 2026.

7.7%fail rate

Harley-Davidson Fxds MOT failure rate

What a Harley-Davidson Fxds fails its MOT on, and the part that fixes each.

What it fails on, and why

Brakes40.0% of failures

Brake failures cover worn pads and discs, an imbalance between wheels, corroded or scored discs, or a binding caliper. Braking efficiency is measured on a rolling road, so a spongy or pulling brake shows up as a low reading.

Other20.0% of failures

This covers a range of smaller items, from a non-working horn to a warning light left on.

Steering20.0% of failures

Steering faults are typically worn track-rod ends or ball joints, play in the rack, or a split gaiter letting grease out and dirt in. Excessive free play at the wheel fails.

The parts that fix each

If your car has just failed, you have 10 working days to fix the items and get a free partial retest. Confirm the exact fitment against your registration or VIN before buying.

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Other models

All Harley-Davidson models MOT failure rates comparedRanked worst to bestHarley-Davidson Xl MOT failures10.1% failure rateHarley-Davidson Xlh MOT failures11.4% failure rateFord Fiesta MOT failures27.1% failure rate

Questions and answers

What is the MOT failure rate of the Harley-Davidson Fxds?

It fails 7.7% of its MOT tests across the DVSA record, from 65 tests.

What do these cars fail their MOT on most?

The most common failure area is brakes, at 40.0% of this model's failures.