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2008 Harley-davidson Xl1200l MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for Xl1200l models manufactured in 2008, based on 68 real MOT test results.

91.2%
Pass Rate
8.8%
Fail Rate
68
Total Tests
7,804
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

2008 Harley-davidson Xl1200l MOT Analysis

The 2008 Harley-davidson Xl1200l has an MOT pass rate of 91.2% based on 68 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 7,804 miles on the odometer. With a 8.8% failure rate, the 2008 Xl1200l is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 2008 Harley-davidson Xl1200l is Motorcycle structure and attachments, responsible for 1.5% 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 lamps and reflectors is the second most common issue at 1.5%.

⚠ Based on limited data (68 tests)

Top failures specific to 2008 models only. The overall Xl1200l page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

Motorcycle structure and attachments 1.5%
Motorcycle lamps and reflectors 1.5%

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 Attachments1.5%1
2Motorcycle Lamps And Reflectors1.5%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 7,804 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 attachments1.88% per 10K miMotorcycle lamps and reflectors1.88% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Motorcycle structure and attachments1.881.5%1
Motorcycle lamps and reflectors1.881.5%1

Mileage Statistics

7,804
Mean
4,871
Median
2,940
25th Percentile
15,017
75th Percentile
11.28% failures per 10K miles

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

About This Data

The 2008 Harley-davidson Xl1200l has an MOT pass rate of 91.2% based on 68 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 7,804 miles on the odometer. With a 8.8% failure rate, the 2008 Xl1200l is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 2008 Harley-davidson Xl1200l, 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 7,804 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.

Motorcycle structure and attachments — 1.5% of failures

Motorcycle structure and attachments issues account for 1.5% of MOT failures on 2008 Harley-davidson Xl1200l 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 lamps and reflectors — 1.5% of failures

Motorcycle lamps and reflectors issues account for 1.5% of MOT failures on 2008 Harley-davidson Xl1200l 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.

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