Harley-Davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

4.6 points above the fleet average of 86.5%. The examples tested do not cover a wide enough spread of ages and mileages to compare fairly against the rest of the fleet, so no rank is claimed; the failure record below stands on its own.

DVSA recorded wording

Most common failure items

Share of failed Harley-Davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.

1. 1.A stop lamp(s) does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls or remains on when the brakes are released17.9%

   5 occurrences

2. 2.A headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED14.3%

   4 occurrences

3. 3.Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning14.3%

   4 occurrences

4. 4.Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements14.3%

   4 occurrences

5. 5.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements10.7%

   3 occurrences

6. 6.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely10.7%

   3 occurrences

7. 7.Headlamp aim unable to be tested7.1%

   2 occurrences

8. 8.A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning7.1%

   2 occurrences

9. 9.A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning7.1%

   2 occurrences

10. 10.Brake efficiency below minimum requirement7.1%

    2 occurrences

11. 11.A lamp missing or inoperative7.1%

    2 occurrences

12. 12.Audible warning not working7.1%

    2 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Harley-Davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted24.3%

   134 tests

2. 2.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements4.7%

   26 tests

3. 3.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm3.6%

   20 tests

4. 4.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely2.5%

   14 tests

5. 5.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution2.0%

   11 tests

6. 6.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements1.8%

   10 tests

7. 7.A wheel excessively corroded, damaged or distorted0.9%

   5 tests

8. 8.A wheel bearing with excessive play0.9%

   5 tests

What gets tested

The XL 1200 C Custom Sport fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

17,207

Test classes

class 2: 551

Compare within the range

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• Harley-Davidson XLH 88387.5% raw
• Harley Davidson Flstc91.4% raw
• Harley Davidson FXSB88.7% raw
• Harley-Davidson XL88387.5% raw
• All Harley-Davidson motorcycles

Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Harley-Davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport?

91.1% unadjusted, from 551 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Harley-Davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport fail its MOT on?

"A stop lamp(s) does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls or remains on when the brakes are released" is recorded in 17.9% of failed Harley-Davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport tests, followed by "A headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED" (14.3%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a Harley-Davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport usually have at its MOT?

17,207 miles on average across every age tested, so a description of the fleet rather than an annual figure. Motorcycle mileages are low and vary enormously with use; a commuter bike and a weekend bike of the same age can differ by a factor of ten.