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1964 Harley Davidson Unclassified MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for Unclassified models manufactured in 1964, based on 42 real MOT test results.

95.2%
Pass Rate
4.8%
Fail Rate
42
Total Tests
19,643
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

1964 Harley Davidson Unclassified MOT Analysis

The 1964 Harley Davidson Unclassified has an MOT pass rate of 95.2% based on 42 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 19,643 miles on the odometer. With a 4.8% failure rate, the 1964 Unclassified is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 1964 Harley Davidson Unclassified is Motorcycle lighting and signalling, responsible for 4.8% of failures. 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 range from £100–400. Motorcycle tyres and wheels is the second most common issue at 2.4%.

⚠ Based on limited data (42 tests)

Top failures specific to 1964 models only. The overall Unclassified page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

Motorcycle lighting and signalling 4.8%
Motorcycle tyres and wheels 2.4%

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 Lighting And Signalling4.8%2
2Motorcycle Tyres And Wheels2.4%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 19,643 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 lighting and signalling2.42% per 10K miMotorcycle tyres and wheels1.21% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Motorcycle lighting and signalling2.424.8%2
Motorcycle tyres and wheels1.212.4%1

Mileage Statistics

19,643
Mean
13,876
Median
8,090
25th Percentile
26,625
75th Percentile
2.44% failures per 10K miles

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

About This Data

The 1964 Harley Davidson Unclassified has an MOT pass rate of 95.2% based on 42 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 19,643 miles on the odometer. With a 4.8% failure rate, the 1964 Unclassified is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 1964 Harley Davidson Unclassified, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to motorcycle lighting and signalling: 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 19,643 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.

Motorcycle lighting and signalling — 4.8% of failures

Motorcycle lighting and signalling issues account for 4.8% of MOT failures on 1964 Harley Davidson Unclassified 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.

Motorcycle tyres and wheels — 2.4% of failures

Motorcycle tyres and wheels issues account for 2.4% of MOT failures on 1964 Harley Davidson Unclassified models. Tyre failures include tread depth below the legal minimum of 1.6mm, cuts, bulges, exposed cords, and incorrect tyre pressure. Tyres are one of the most common and easiest-to-prevent MOT failures. Typical repair costs: £50–200 per tyre. Pre-MOT check: Check tread depth with a 20p coin — if the outer band is visible, the tyre is too worn. Look for bulges, cuts, or embedded objects. Ensure all tyres match the recommended size and load rating.

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

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