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1996 Harley Davidson Dyna Wideglide MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for Dyna Wideglide models manufactured in 1996, based on 33 real MOT test results.

97.0%
Pass Rate
3.0%
Fail Rate
33
Total Tests
40,982
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

1996 Harley Davidson Dyna Wideglide MOT Analysis

The 1996 Harley Davidson Dyna Wideglide has an MOT pass rate of 97.0% based on 33 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 40,982 miles on the odometer. With a 3.0% failure rate, the 1996 Dyna Wideglide is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 1996 Harley Davidson Dyna Wideglide is Motorcycle reg plates and vin, responsible for 6.1% of failures. Motorcycle reg plates and vin 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 range from £100–400. Motorcycle fuel and exhaust is the second most common issue at 3.0%. Motorcycle lighting and signalling follows at 3.0%.

⚠ Based on limited data (33 tests)

Top failures specific to 1996 models only. The overall Dyna Wideglide page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

Motorcycle reg plates and vin 6.1%
Motorcycle fuel and exhaust 3.0%
Motorcycle lighting and signalling 3.0%

What Fails on This Car?

Click a category to see specific failure items.

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Motorcycle Reg Plates And Vin6.1%2
2Motorcycle Fuel And Exhaust3.0%1
3Motorcycle Lighting And Signalling3.0%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 40,982 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.

Motorcycle reg plates and vin1.48% per 10K miMotorcycle fuel and exhaust0.74% per 10K miMotorcycle lighting and signalling0.74% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Motorcycle reg plates and vin1.486.1%2
Motorcycle fuel and exhaust0.743.0%1
Motorcycle lighting and signalling0.743.0%1

Mileage Statistics

40,982
Mean
32,944
Median
28,263
25th Percentile
53,342
75th Percentile
0.73% failures per 10K miles

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

About This Data

The 1996 Harley Davidson Dyna Wideglide has an MOT pass rate of 97.0% based on 33 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 40,982 miles on the odometer. With a 3.0% failure rate, the 1996 Dyna Wideglide is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 1996 Harley Davidson Dyna Wideglide, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to motorcycle reg plates and vin: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights. With relatively low average mileage of 40,982 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.

Motorcycle reg plates and vin — 6.1% of failures

Motorcycle reg plates and vin issues account for 6.1% of MOT failures on 1996 Harley Davidson Dyna Wideglide models. Motorcycle reg plates and vin 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.

Motorcycle fuel and exhaust — 3.0% of failures

Motorcycle fuel and exhaust issues account for 3.0% of MOT failures on 1996 Harley Davidson Dyna Wideglide models. Motorcycle fuel and exhaust 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.

Motorcycle lighting and signalling — 3.0% of failures

Motorcycle lighting and signalling issues account for 3.0% of MOT failures on 1996 Harley Davidson Dyna Wideglide models. Motorcycle lighting and signalling 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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