1989 Harley Davidson Xl883 — MOT History by Age
How cars manufactured in 1989 perform at MOT as they age
37 years
Current Age
83.0%
Latest Pass Rate
53
Total Tests (All Years)
20,256 mi
Avg Mileage (Latest)
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
Insufficient data for same-age comparison.
How This Car Ages
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Pass Rate Trend
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Year-by-Year MOT Results
2024
83.0%
Age (yrs) 35Tests 53Avg Mileage 20,256Top Failure Motorcycle lamps and reflectors — 24.5%
Common MOT Failures
Top failure categories across all test years for 1989 Harley Davidson Xl883, with age trends.
Motorcycle lamps and reflectors
24.5%
— Consistent
Motorcycle suspension
18.9%
— Consistent
Motorcycle structure and attachments
5.7%
— Consistent
How Failures Change With Age
Comparing failure rates between the youngest and oldest test years.
| Category | At Youngest | At Oldest | Change | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motorcycle lamps and reflectors | 24.5% (35 yrs) | 24.5% (35 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Motorcycle suspension | 18.9% (35 yrs) | 18.9% (35 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Motorcycle structure and attachments | 5.7% (35 yrs) | 5.7% (35 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
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About This Data
This page shows how Harley Davidson Xl883 cars manufactured in 1989 perform at MOT as they age. Data spans from 2024 to 2024, covering 53 tests. Pass rates naturally decline with age as components wear.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.