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2007 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for Xlh 883 models manufactured in 2007, based on 1,046 real MOT test results.

87.2%
Pass Rate
12.8%
Fail Rate
1,046
Total Tests
11,541
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

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2007 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 MOT Analysis

The 2007 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 has an MOT pass rate of 87.2% based on 1,046 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 11,541 miles on the odometer. With a 12.8% failure rate, the 2007 Xlh 883 is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 2007 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 is Motorcycle lamps and reflectors, responsible for 0.5% of failures. 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 range from £5–50. Motorcycle structure and attachments is the second most common issue at 0.5%. Non-component advisories follows at 0.1%.

Top failures specific to 2007 models only. The overall Xlh 883 page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

Motorcycle lamps and reflectors 0.5%
Motorcycle structure and attachments 0.5%
Non-component advisories 0.1%

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 Lamps And Reflectors0.5%5
2Motorcycle Structure And Attachments0.5%5
3Non-component Advisories0.1%1
4Identification Of The Vehicle0.1%1
5Motorcycle Audible Warning (Horn)0.1%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 11,541 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 lamps and reflectors0.41% per 10K miMotorcycle structure and attachments0.41% per 10K miNon-component advisories0.08% per 10K miIdentification of the vehicle0.08% per 10K miMotorcycle audible warning (Horn)0.08% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Motorcycle lamps and reflectors0.410.5%5
Motorcycle structure and attachments0.410.5%5
Non-component advisories0.080.1%1
Identification of the vehicle0.080.1%1
Motorcycle audible warning (Horn)0.080.1%1

Mileage Statistics

11,541
Mean
6,027
Median
2,754
25th Percentile
9,461
75th Percentile
11.09% failures per 10K miles

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

About This Data

The 2007 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 has an MOT pass rate of 87.2% based on 1,046 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 11,541 miles on the odometer. With a 12.8% failure rate, the 2007 Xlh 883 is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 2007 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to motorcycle lamps and reflectors: 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. With relatively low average mileage of 11,541 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.

Motorcycle lamps and reflectors — 0.5% of failures

Motorcycle lamps and reflectors issues account for 0.5% of MOT failures on 2007 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 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.

Motorcycle structure and attachments — 0.5% of failures

Motorcycle structure and attachments issues account for 0.5% of MOT failures on 2007 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 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.

Non-component advisories — 0.1% of failures

Non-component advisories issues account for 0.1% of MOT failures on 2007 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 models. Non-component advisories 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.

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

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