Harley-Davidson Xlh 883
MotorcycleFrom 2,396 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 a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led, number plate does not conform to the specified requirements, stop lamp missing and inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning. The top issue, a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led, caused 32 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 32 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 27 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 19 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 19 |
| reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear | 18 |
| a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely | 16 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 11 |
| a stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released | 10 |
| audible warning not working | 10 |
| a lamp missing or inoperative | 10 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 92.1% | on a motorcycle with two front or rear wheels, there is inadequate braking effort at a wheel, brake efficiency below minimum requirement |
| 2004 | 89.5% | a stop lamp(s) does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls or remains on when the brakes are released, a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2003 | 89.8% | a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led, reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear |
| 2002 | 87.5% | a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led, a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
5 earlier years
| 2001 | 84.7% | number plate does not conform to the specified requirements, stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2000 | 87.3% | stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely |
| 1999 | 86% | a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released |
| 1998 | 79.3% | a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led, number plate does not conform to the specified requirements |
| 1997 | 88.5% | excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution |
Typical mileage
Half of all Xlh 883s tested had between 9,623 and 22,462 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 12,752 median miles, the Xlh 883 has 0.099 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Common questions
What is the Harley-Davidson Xlh 883 MOT pass rate?
The Harley-Davidson Xlh 883 has a 87.4% MOT pass rate based on 2,396 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Harley-Davidson Xlh 883?
The most common MOT failure on the Harley-Davidson Xlh 883 is a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led, which caused 32 failures. Other common issues include number plate does not conform to the specified requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Harley-Davidson Xlh 883 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Harley-Davidson Xlh 883 is 12,752 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 9,623 and 22,462 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.