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2017 Harley Davidson Xl1200c MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for Xl1200c models manufactured in 2017, based on 31 real MOT test results.

87.1%
Pass Rate
12.9%
Fail Rate
31
Total Tests
21,293
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

2017 Harley Davidson Xl1200c MOT Analysis

The 2017 Harley Davidson Xl1200c has an MOT pass rate of 87.1% based on 31 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 21,293 miles on the odometer. With a 12.9% failure rate, the 2017 Xl1200c is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 2017 Harley Davidson Xl1200c is Motorcycle structure and attachments, responsible for 6.5% of failures. 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 range from £100–400. Motorcycle tyres is the second most common issue at 6.5%. Motorcycle brakes follows at 3.2%.

⚠ Based on limited data (31 tests)

Top failures specific to 2017 models only. The overall Xl1200c page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

Motorcycle structure and attachments 6.5%
Motorcycle tyres 6.5%
Motorcycle brakes 3.2%

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 Structure And Attachments6.5%2
2Motorcycle Tyres6.5%2
3Motorcycle Brakes3.2%1
4Motorcycle Lamps And Reflectors3.2%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 21,293 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 structure and attachments3.03% per 10K miMotorcycle tyres3.03% per 10K miMotorcycle brakes1.51% per 10K miMotorcycle lamps and reflectors1.51% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Motorcycle structure and attachments3.036.5%2
Motorcycle tyres3.036.5%2
Motorcycle brakes1.513.2%1
Motorcycle lamps and reflectors1.513.2%1

Mileage Statistics

21,293
Mean
17,561
Median
11,104
25th Percentile
26,886
75th Percentile
6.06% failures per 10K miles

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

About This Data

The 2017 Harley Davidson Xl1200c has an MOT pass rate of 87.1% based on 31 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 21,293 miles on the odometer. With a 12.9% failure rate, the 2017 Xl1200c is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 2017 Harley Davidson Xl1200c, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to motorcycle structure and attachments: 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 21,293 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.

Motorcycle structure and attachments — 6.5% of failures

Motorcycle structure and attachments issues account for 6.5% of MOT failures on 2017 Harley Davidson Xl1200c 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 — 6.5% of failures

Motorcycle tyres issues account for 6.5% of MOT failures on 2017 Harley Davidson Xl1200c 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.

Motorcycle brakes — 3.2% of failures

Motorcycle brakes issues account for 3.2% of MOT failures on 2017 Harley Davidson Xl1200c models. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components — any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. Typical repair costs: £150–400. Pre-MOT check: Listen for squealing or grinding noises. Check brake pedal feel — if it feels spongy or goes to the floor, have the system inspected immediately. Look at brake pad thickness through the wheel spokes (minimum 3mm).

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

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