Harley-Davidson XLH 883 MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

1.0 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 XLH 883 tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.

1. 1.Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements14.6%

   13 occurrences

2. 2.A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning13.5%

   12 occurrences

3. 3.Reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear11.2%

   10 occurrences

4. 4.Audible warning not working9.0%

   8 occurrences

5. 5.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely7.9%

   7 occurrences

6. 6.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements7.9%

   7 occurrences

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

   6 occurrences

8. 8.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution6.7%

   6 occurrences

9. 9.A stop lamp(s) does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls or remains on when the brakes are released6.7%

   6 occurrences

10. 10.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm5.6%

    5 occurrences

11. 11.The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements5.6%

    5 occurrences

12. 12.A lamp missing or inoperative5.6%

    5 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Harley-Davidson XLH 883 tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted17.2%

   255 tests

2. 2.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements5.3%

   78 tests

3. 3.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution3.5%

   52 tests

4. 4.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm3.2%

   47 tests

5. 5.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely2.7%

   40 tests

6. 6.A wheel bearing with excessive play1.5%

   22 tests

7. 7.A brake hose ferrule excessively corroded0.7%

   11 tests

8. 8.Brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn0.7%

   11 tests

What gets tested

The XLH 883 fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

17,456

Test classes

class 2: 1,482

Compare within the range

Other Harley-Davidson motorcycles

• Harley Davidson XL87.9% raw
• Harley Davidson Flstf91.5% raw
• Harley Davidson Flstc91.4% raw
• Harley Davidson FXSB88.7% raw
• Harley-Davidson XL88387.5% raw
• Harley-Davidson XL1200C88.8% raw
• All Harley-Davidson motorcycles

Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Harley-Davidson XLH 883?

87.5% unadjusted, from 1,482 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Harley-Davidson XLH 883 fail its MOT on?

"Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements" is recorded in 14.6% of failed Harley-Davidson XLH 883 tests, followed by "A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning" (13.5%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a Harley-Davidson XLH 883 usually have at its MOT?

17,456 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.