1988 Harley-davidson Xl883 MOT Pass Rate
Pass rate for Xl883 models manufactured in 1988, based on 74 real MOT test results.
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
1988 Harley-davidson Xl883 MOT Analysis
The 1988 Harley-davidson Xl883 has an MOT pass rate of 83.8% based on 74 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 31,758 miles on the odometer. With a 16.2% failure rate, the 1988 Xl883 is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.
The leading cause of MOT failure for the 1988 Harley-davidson Xl883 is Identification of the vehicle, responsible for 1.4% 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.
Top failures specific to 1988 models only. The overall Xl883 page may show different rankings.
What Fails Most
What Fails on This Car?
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| Rank | Failure Category | Rate (%) | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Identification Of The Vehicle | 1.4% | 1 |
Failures per 10,000 Miles
avg. 31,758 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Identification of the vehicle | 0.43 | 1.4% | 1 |
Mileage Statistics
Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.
About This Data
The 1988 Harley-davidson Xl883 has an MOT pass rate of 83.8% based on 74 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 31,758 miles on the odometer. With a 16.2% failure rate, the 1988 Xl883 is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.
If you own or are considering buying a 1988 Harley-davidson Xl883, 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 31,758 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.
Identification of the vehicle — 1.4% of failures
Identification of the vehicle issues account for 1.4% of MOT failures on 1988 Harley-davidson Xl883 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.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.