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2007 Harley-davidson Xl 883r MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for Xl 883r models manufactured in 2007, based on 492 real MOT test results.

86.8%
Pass Rate
13.2%
Fail Rate
492
Total Tests
8,529
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

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2007 Harley-davidson Xl 883r MOT Analysis

The 2007 Harley-davidson Xl 883r has an MOT pass rate of 86.8% based on 492 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 8,529 miles on the odometer. With a 13.2% failure rate, the 2007 Xl 883r is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 2007 Harley-davidson Xl 883r is Motorcycle lamps and reflectors, responsible for 0.6% 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. Identification of the vehicle is the second most common issue at 0.2%. Motorcycle structure and attachments follows at 0.2%.

Top failures specific to 2007 models only. The overall Xl 883r page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

Motorcycle lamps and reflectors 0.6%
Identification of the vehicle 0.2%
Motorcycle structure and attachments 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
1Motorcycle Lamps And Reflectors0.6%3
2Identification Of The Vehicle0.2%1
3Motorcycle Structure And Attachments0.2%1
4Motorcycle Tyres0.2%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 8,529 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 lamps and reflectors0.71% per 10K miIdentification of the vehicle0.24% per 10K miMotorcycle structure and attachments0.24% per 10K miMotorcycle tyres0.24% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Motorcycle lamps and reflectors0.710.6%3
Identification of the vehicle0.240.2%1
Motorcycle structure and attachments0.240.2%1
Motorcycle tyres0.240.2%1

Mileage Statistics

8,529
Mean
8,958
Median
5,357
25th Percentile
14,851
75th Percentile
15.48% failures per 10K miles

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

About This Data

The 2007 Harley-davidson Xl 883r has an MOT pass rate of 86.8% based on 492 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 8,529 miles on the odometer. With a 13.2% failure rate, the 2007 Xl 883r is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 2007 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 8,529 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.

Motorcycle lamps and reflectors — 0.6% of failures

Motorcycle lamps and reflectors issues account for 0.6% of MOT failures on 2007 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.

Identification of the vehicle — 0.2% of failures

Identification of the vehicle issues account for 0.2% of MOT failures on 2007 Harley-davidson Xl 883r 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 2007 Harley-davidson Xl 883r 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.

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

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