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1995 Harley Davidson 883 MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for 883 models manufactured in 1995, based on 98 real MOT test results.

81.6%
Pass Rate
18.4%
Fail Rate
98
Total Tests
12,815
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

1995 Harley Davidson 883 MOT Analysis

The 1995 Harley Davidson 883 has an MOT pass rate of 81.6% based on 98 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 12,815 miles on the odometer. With a 18.4% failure rate, the 1995 883 is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 1995 Harley Davidson 883 is Identification of the vehicle, responsible for 1.0% of failures. Identification failures relate to the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) and registration plate. The VIN must be permanently displayed and legible, and the registration plate must meet British Standard formatting. Typical repair costs range from £10–50. Motorcycle structure and attachments is the second most common issue at 1.0%.

⚠ Based on limited data (98 tests)

Top failures specific to 1995 models only. The overall 883 page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

Identification of the vehicle 1.0%
Motorcycle structure and attachments 1.0%

What Fails on This Car?

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Identification Of The Vehicle1.0%1
2Motorcycle Structure And Attachments1.0%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 12,815 mi

For every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.

Identification of the vehicle0.80% per 10K miMotorcycle structure and attachments0.80% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Identification of the vehicle0.801.0%1
Motorcycle structure and attachments0.801.0%1

Mileage Statistics

12,815
Mean
8,686
Median
6,306
25th Percentile
18,406
75th Percentile
14.36% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 1995 Harley Davidson 883 has an MOT pass rate of 81.6% based on 98 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 12,815 miles on the odometer. With a 18.4% failure rate, the 1995 883 is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 1995 Harley Davidson 883, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to identification of the vehicle: Ensure the VIN plate is visible and legible (usually in the windscreen or under the bonnet). Check that number plates are clean, undamaged, and use the correct font and spacing. With relatively low average mileage of 12,815 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.

Identification of the vehicle — 1.0% of failures

Identification of the vehicle issues account for 1.0% of MOT failures on 1995 Harley Davidson 883 models. Identification failures relate to the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) and registration plate. The VIN must be permanently displayed and legible, and the registration plate must meet British Standard formatting. Typical repair costs: £10–50. Pre-MOT check: Ensure the VIN plate is visible and legible (usually in the windscreen or under the bonnet). Check that number plates are clean, undamaged, and use the correct font and spacing.

Motorcycle structure and attachments — 1.0% of failures

Motorcycle structure and attachments issues account for 1.0% of MOT failures on 1995 Harley Davidson 883 models. Motorcycle structure and attachments issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs: £100–400. Pre-MOT check: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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