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2012 Harley-davidson Xl883n MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for Xl883n models manufactured in 2012, based on 43 real MOT test results.

93.0%
Pass Rate
7.0%
Fail Rate
43
Total Tests
9,711
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

2012 Harley-davidson Xl883n MOT Analysis

The 2012 Harley-davidson Xl883n has an MOT pass rate of 93.0% based on 43 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 9,711 miles on the odometer. With a 7.0% failure rate, the 2012 Xl883n is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 2012 Harley-davidson Xl883n is Motorcycle structure and attachments, responsible for 2.3% 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 steering is the second most common issue at 2.3%.

⚠ Based on limited data (43 tests)

Top failures specific to 2012 models only. The overall Xl883n page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

Motorcycle structure and attachments 2.3%
Motorcycle steering 2.3%

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 Attachments2.3%1
2Motorcycle Steering2.3%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 9,711 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 attachments2.39% per 10K miMotorcycle steering2.39% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Motorcycle structure and attachments2.392.3%1
Motorcycle steering2.392.3%1

Mileage Statistics

9,711
Mean
9,902
Median
8,799
25th Percentile
13,385
75th Percentile
7.21% failures per 10K miles

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

About This Data

The 2012 Harley-davidson Xl883n has an MOT pass rate of 93.0% based on 43 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 9,711 miles on the odometer. With a 7.0% failure rate, the 2012 Xl883n is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 2012 Harley-davidson Xl883n, 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 9,711 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.

Motorcycle structure and attachments — 2.3% of failures

Motorcycle structure and attachments issues account for 2.3% of MOT failures on 2012 Harley-davidson Xl883n 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 steering — 2.3% of failures

Motorcycle steering issues account for 2.3% of MOT failures on 2012 Harley-davidson Xl883n models. Steering failures include excessive play in the steering wheel, leaking power steering fluid, worn track rod ends, and damaged steering rack. These affect vehicle control and are closely related to suspension wear. Typical repair costs: £150–600. Pre-MOT check: Check for excessive steering wheel play (more than a few inches of free movement). Listen for whining from the power steering pump. Look for fluid leaks under the car near the front wheels.

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

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