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2010 Harley-davidson Xl 883 N Iron MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for Xl 883 N Iron models manufactured in 2010, based on 942 real MOT test results.

89.7%
Pass Rate
10.3%
Fail Rate
942
Total Tests
11,174
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

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2010 Harley-davidson Xl 883 N Iron MOT Analysis

The 2010 Harley-davidson Xl 883 N Iron has an MOT pass rate of 89.7% based on 942 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 11,174 miles on the odometer. With a 10.3% failure rate, the 2010 Xl 883 N Iron is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 2010 Harley-davidson Xl 883 N Iron is Identification of the vehicle, responsible for 0.2% 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 0.2%. Motorcycle tyres follows at 0.2%.

Top failures specific to 2010 models only. The overall Xl 883 N Iron page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

Identification of the vehicle 0.2%
Motorcycle structure and attachments 0.2%
Motorcycle tyres 0.2%

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
1Identification Of The Vehicle0.2%2
2Motorcycle Structure And Attachments0.2%2
3Motorcycle Tyres0.2%2
4Motorcycle Brakes0.1%1
5Motorcycle Steering0.1%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 11,174 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 vehicle0.19% per 10K miMotorcycle structure and attachments0.19% per 10K miMotorcycle tyres0.19% per 10K miMotorcycle brakes0.10% per 10K miMotorcycle steering0.10% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Identification of the vehicle0.190.2%2
Motorcycle structure and attachments0.190.2%2
Motorcycle tyres0.190.2%2
Motorcycle brakes0.100.1%1
Motorcycle steering0.100.1%1

Mileage Statistics

11,174
Mean
2,349
Median
1,932
25th Percentile
6,426
75th Percentile
9.22% failures per 10K miles

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

About This Data

The 2010 Harley-davidson Xl 883 N Iron has an MOT pass rate of 89.7% based on 942 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 11,174 miles on the odometer. With a 10.3% failure rate, the 2010 Xl 883 N Iron is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 2010 Harley-davidson Xl 883 N Iron, 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 11,174 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.

Identification of the vehicle — 0.2% of failures

Identification of the vehicle issues account for 0.2% of MOT failures on 2010 Harley-davidson Xl 883 N Iron 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 — 0.2% of failures

Motorcycle structure and attachments issues account for 0.2% of MOT failures on 2010 Harley-davidson Xl 883 N Iron 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.

Motorcycle tyres — 0.2% of failures

Motorcycle tyres issues account for 0.2% of MOT failures on 2010 Harley-davidson Xl 883 N Iron 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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