Harley-Davidson XL1200C MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

2.3 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 XL1200C 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 released14.9%

   7 occurrences

2. 2.Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements14.9%

   7 occurrences

3. 3.A lamp missing or inoperative10.6%

   5 occurrences

4. 4.Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning10.6%

   5 occurrences

5. 5.A headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED8.5%

   4 occurrences

6. 6.Headlamp aim unable to be tested8.5%

   4 occurrences

7. 7.A headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED6.4%

   3 occurrences

8. 8.Lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements6.4%

   3 occurrences

9. 9.The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements6.4%

   3 occurrences

10. 10.Projected beam image is obviously incorrect6.4%

    3 occurrences

11. 11.Reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear6.4%

    3 occurrences

12. 12.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely6.4%

    3 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Harley-Davidson XL1200C tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted19.8%

   154 tests

2. 2.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements6.0%

   47 tests

3. 3.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm2.4%

   19 tests

4. 4.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution1.8%

   14 tests

5. 5.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely1.5%

   12 tests

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

   7 tests

7. 7.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements0.6%

   5 tests

8. 8.A wheel bearing with excessive play0.6%

   5 tests

What gets tested

The XL1200C fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

17,443

Test classes

class 2: 777

Compare within the range

Other Harley-Davidson motorcycles

• Harley Davidson XL87.9% raw
• Harley Davidson Flstf91.5% raw
• 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 XL1200C?

88.8% unadjusted, from 777 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Harley-Davidson XL1200C 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 14.9% of failed Harley-Davidson XL1200C tests, followed by "Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements" (14.9%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a Harley-Davidson XL1200C usually have at its MOT?

17,443 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.