Harley Davidson Xl883
MotorcycleFrom 715 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements and a footrest missing or insecure. The top issue, reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear, caused 19 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear | 19 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 7 |
| a footrest missing or insecure | 6 |
| a stop lamp(s) does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls or remains on when the brakes are released | 6 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 6 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 5 |
| a throttle control not functioning correctly | 5 |
| number plate showing an incorrect registration | 5 |
| a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn | 5 |
| a wheel bearing with excessive play | 5 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 91.3% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a spoke missing, cracked, excessively loose, bent or corroded |
| 2005 | 89.1% | reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear, number plate showing an incorrect registration |
Typical mileage
Half of all Xl883s tested had between 7,983 and 20,293 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 9,774 median miles, the Xl883 has 0.092 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Harley Davidson models
Common questions
What is the Harley Davidson Xl883 MOT pass rate?
The Harley Davidson Xl883 has a 86.4% MOT pass rate based on 715 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Harley Davidson Xl883?
The most common MOT failure on the Harley Davidson Xl883 is reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear, which caused 19 failures. Other common issues include the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Harley Davidson Xl883 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Harley Davidson Xl883 is 12,221 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 7,983 and 20,293 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.