2006 Harley-davidson Xl 883r MOT Pass Rate
Pass rate for Xl 883r models manufactured in 2006, based on 434 real MOT test results.
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
This page shows all Xl 883r cars tested in 2006. Want to see how cars built in 2006 hold up over time?
View 2006 Harley-davidson Xl 883r vintage page → (96.9% current pass rate)2006 Harley-davidson Xl 883r MOT Analysis
The 2006 Harley-davidson Xl 883r has an MOT pass rate of 91.0% based on 434 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 8,087 miles on the odometer. With a 9.0% failure rate, the 2006 Xl 883r is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.
The leading cause of MOT failure for the 2006 Harley-davidson Xl 883r is Motorcycle lamps and reflectors, responsible for 0.5% of failures. 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 range from £5–50.
Top failures specific to 2006 models only. The overall Xl 883r page may show different rankings.
What Fails Most
What Fails on This Car?
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| Rank | Failure Category | Rate (%) | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Motorcycle Lamps And Reflectors | 0.5% | 2 |
Failures per 10,000 Miles
avg. 8,087 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 lamps and reflectors | 0.57 | 0.5% | 2 |
Mileage Statistics
Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.
About This Data
The 2006 Harley-davidson Xl 883r has an MOT pass rate of 91.0% based on 434 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 8,087 miles on the odometer. With a 9.0% failure rate, the 2006 Xl 883r is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.
If you own or are considering buying a 2006 Harley-davidson Xl 883r, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to motorcycle lamps and reflectors: 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. With relatively low average mileage of 8,087 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.
Motorcycle lamps and reflectors — 0.5% of failures
Motorcycle lamps and reflectors issues account for 0.5% of MOT failures on 2006 Harley-davidson Xl 883r models. 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.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.