Harley-davidson Vrscdxa Night Rod Special MOT Pass Rate
Overall pass rate across all manufacture years, based on 199 real MOT test results. Failure rate: 12.6%.
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
Harley-davidson Vrscdxa Night Rod Special MOT Reliability Overview
The Harley-davidson Vrscdxa Night Rod Special is a rare vehicle in the UK, with 199 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 1 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 87.4% and a failure rate of 12.6%, which is well above the UK average of approximately 37%.
Based on this data, the Harley-davidson Vrscdxa Night Rod Special earns a "Excellent" reliability rating. The average Harley-davidson Vrscdxa Night Rod Special presents for MOT with approximately 11,148 miles on the clock. The 2008 manufacture year performs best with a 87.1% pass rate.
The most common MOT failure for the Harley-davidson Vrscdxa Night Rod Special is Motorcycle lighting and signalling, affecting 6.0% of all tests. 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. The second most common issue is Motorcycle tyres and wheels at 5.0%. Motorcycle lamps and reflectors rounds out the top three at 3.5%. Together, these top 3 failure categories account for a significant portion of all MOT failures for this model.
Top failures across all manufacture years combined. Individual year pages may show different top failures.
What Fails Most
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Pass Rate by Manufacture Year
* High Fail Rate badge indicates an MOT pass rate below 65% (failure rate above 35%).
What Fails on This Car?
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| Rank | Failure Category | Rate (%) | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Motorcycle Lighting And Signalling | 6.5% | 13 |
| 2 | Motorcycle Tyres And Wheels | 5.0% | 10 |
| 3 | Motorcycle Brakes | 3.5% | 7 |
| 4 | Motorcycle Lamps And Reflectors | 3.5% | 7 |
| 5 | Motorcycle Suspension | 2.0% | 4 |
| 6 | Motorcycle Fuel And Exhaust | 2.0% | 4 |
| 7 | Motorcycle Tyres | 1.5% | 3 |
| 8 | Motorcycle Reg Plates And Vin | 1.5% | 3 |
| 9 | Motorcycle Structure And Attachments | 1.5% | 3 |
| 10 | Motorcycle Steering And Suspension | 1.0% | 2 |
| 11 | Motorcycle Steering | 1.0% | 2 |
| 12 | Identification Of The Vehicle | 0.5% | 1 |
Failures per 10,000 Miles
avg. 11,148 miFor 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.
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| Category | Rate / 10K mi | Raw % | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motorcycle lighting and signalling | 5.86 | 6.5% | 13 |
| Motorcycle tyres and wheels | 4.51 | 5.0% | 10 |
| Motorcycle brakes | 3.16 | 3.5% | 7 |
| Motorcycle lamps and reflectors | 3.16 | 3.5% | 7 |
| Motorcycle suspension | 1.80 | 2.0% | 4 |
| Motorcycle fuel and exhaust | 1.80 | 2.0% | 4 |
| Motorcycle tyres | 1.35 | 1.5% | 3 |
| Motorcycle reg plates and vin | 1.35 | 1.5% | 3 |
| Motorcycle structure and attachments | 1.35 | 1.5% | 3 |
| Motorcycle steering and suspension | 0.90 | 1.0% | 2 |
| Motorcycle steering | 0.90 | 1.0% | 2 |
| Identification of the vehicle | 0.45 | 0.5% | 1 |
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Mileage at MOT
The average Harley-davidson Vrscdxa Night Rod Special has 11,148 miles when tested for MOT.
📊 Mileage-Adjusted Failure Rate
How often this car fails MOT relative to how much it's driven — a fairer comparison than raw pass rate.
The Harley-davidson Vrscdxa Night Rod Special has a mileage-adjusted failure rate of 11.30% per 10,000 miles driven. The average across all makes is 5.38%, so this model is worse than average.
About Harley-davidson Vrscdxa Night Rod Special MOT Data
The Harley-davidson Vrscdxa Night Rod Special is a rare vehicle in the UK, with 199 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 1 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 87.4% and a failure rate of 12.6%, which is well above the UK average of approximately 37%.
For Harley-davidson Vrscdxa Night Rod Special owners, these results suggest a reliable vehicle that generally passes its MOT without major issues. Focus your pre-MOT checks on motorcycle lighting and signalling and motorcycle tyres and wheels for the best chance of a first-time pass. Use our detailed year-by-year breakdown and failure analysis below to understand how your specific Vrscdxa Night Rod Special is likely to perform.
Motorcycle lighting and signalling — 6.0% of failures
Motorcycle lighting and signalling issues account for 6.0% of MOT failures on the Harley-davidson Vrscdxa Night Rod Special. 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 — 5.0% of failures
Motorcycle tyres and wheels issues account for 5.0% of MOT failures on the Harley-davidson Vrscdxa Night Rod Special. 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.
Motorcycle lamps and reflectors — 3.5% of failures
Motorcycle lamps and reflectors issues account for 3.5% of MOT failures on the Harley-davidson Vrscdxa Night Rod Special. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs: £5–50. Pre-MOT check: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Harley-davidson Vrscdxa Night Rod Special?
Based on 199 MOT tests in our database, the Harley-davidson Vrscdxa Night Rod Special has an overall pass rate of 87.4% (12.6% fail rate).
What are the most common MOT failures on a Harley-davidson Vrscdxa Night Rod Special?
The top 3 reasons a Harley-davidson Vrscdxa Night Rod Special fails its MOT are: 1. Motorcycle lighting and signalling (6.0%), 2. Motorcycle tyres and wheels (5.0%), 3. Motorcycle lamps and reflectors (3.5%). Check these areas before booking your MOT.
Is the Harley-davidson Vrscdxa Night Rod Special reliable?
With a 12.6% MOT failure rate, the Vrscdxa Night Rod Special is more reliable than average compared to the UK average of ~40%.
What should I check before an MOT on my Harley-davidson Vrscdxa Night Rod Special?
Based on failure data, focus on: Motorcycle lighting and signalling (6.0%); Motorcycle tyres and wheels (5.0%); Motorcycle lamps and reflectors (3.5%). These are the areas most likely to cause a fail. Also check all lights, tyres (minimum 1.6mm tread), and windscreen condition — these are quick wins that apply to all cars.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.