Harley-Davidson Xl883C Sportster
MotorcycleFrom 331 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, a stop lamp(s) does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls or remains on when the brakes are released and brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm. The top issue, a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, caused 6 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely | 6 |
| a stop lamp(s) does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls or remains on when the brakes are released | 4 |
| brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm | 3 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 3 |
| exhaust system leaking or insecure | 3 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 3 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 2 |
| a wheel bearing excessively rough | 2 |
| a throttle control not functioning correctly | 2 |
| wheels of a solo motorcycle sufficiently misaligned to adversely affect the handling or steering | 2 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 30% of Xl883C Sportster failures are serious (safety or roadside), below the 44.4% average. When this car fails its MOT, it's more likely to be lights, wipers, or emissions than something dangerous. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £73.
Typical mileage
Half of all Xl883C Sportsters tested had between 7,409 and 19,607 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 12,797 median miles, the Xl883C Sportster has 0.09 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Harley-Davidson Xl883C Sportster MOT pass rate?
The Harley-Davidson Xl883C Sportster has a 88.5% MOT pass rate based on 331 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Harley-Davidson Xl883C Sportster?
The most common MOT failure on the Harley-Davidson Xl883C Sportster is a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, which caused 6 failures. Other common issues include a stop lamp(s) does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls or remains on when the brakes are released.
What is the typical mileage of a Harley-Davidson Xl883C Sportster at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Harley-Davidson Xl883C Sportster is 12,797 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 7,409 and 19,607 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.