Harley Davidson Forty Eight
MotorcycleFrom 302 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are projected beam image is obviously incorrect, exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted and a position lamp adversely affected by the operation of any other lamp. The top issue, projected beam image is obviously incorrect, caused 7 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| projected beam image is obviously incorrect | 7 |
| exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted | 5 |
| a position lamp adversely affected by the operation of any other lamp | 4 |
| a stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released | 4 |
| a stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp | 4 |
| a direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp | 4 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 3 |
| reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear | 3 |
| a lamp missing or inoperative | 2 |
| wheels of a solo motorcycle sufficiently misaligned to adversely affect the handling or steering | 2 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 92.2% | a position lamp adversely affected by the operation of any other lamp, a stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released |
Typical mileage
Half of all Forty Eights tested had between 4,633 and 10,282 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 6,376 median miles, the Forty Eight has 0.155 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Harley Davidson Forty Eight MOT pass rate?
The Harley Davidson Forty Eight has a 90.1% MOT pass rate based on 302 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Harley Davidson Forty Eight?
The most common MOT failure on the Harley Davidson Forty Eight is projected beam image is obviously incorrect, which caused 7 failures. Other common issues include exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted.
What is the typical mileage of a Harley Davidson Forty Eight at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Harley Davidson Forty Eight is 6,376 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 4,633 and 10,282 miles.
MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.