Harley-davidson Xls1000 MOT Pass Rate
Overall pass rate across all manufacture years, based on 142 real MOT test results. Failure rate: 19.0%.
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
Harley-davidson Xls1000 MOT Reliability Overview
The Harley-davidson Xls1000 is a rare vehicle in the UK, with 142 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 1 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 81.0% and a failure rate of 19.0%, which is well above the UK average of approximately 37%.
Based on this data, the Harley-davidson Xls1000 earns a "Excellent" reliability rating. The average Harley-davidson Xls1000 presents for MOT with approximately 19,088 miles on the clock. The 1980 manufacture year performs best with a 87.5% pass rate.
The most common MOT failure for the Harley-davidson Xls1000 is Motorcycle steering and suspension, affecting 11.3% of all tests. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. The second most common issue is Motorcycle lighting and signalling at 7.7%. Motorcycle lamps and reflectors rounds out the top three at 7.0%. Together, these top 3 failure categories account for a significant portion of all MOT failures for this model.
Top failures across all manufacture years combined. Individual year pages may show different top failures.
What Fails Most
Pass Rate by Manufacture Year
* High Fail Rate badge indicates an MOT pass rate below 65% (failure rate above 35%).
What Fails on This Car?
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| Rank | Failure Category | Rate (%) | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Motorcycle Steering And Suspension | 12.0% | 17 |
| 2 | Motorcycle Lighting And Signalling | 7.7% | 11 |
| 3 | Motorcycle Lamps And Reflectors | 7.0% | 10 |
| 4 | Motorcycle Brakes | 6.3% | 9 |
| 5 | Motorcycle Structure And Attachments | 4.9% | 7 |
| 6 | Motorcycle Fuel And Exhaust | 4.2% | 6 |
| 7 | Motorcycle Body And Structure | 3.5% | 5 |
| 8 | Motorcycle Reg Plates And Vin | 2.8% | 4 |
| 9 | Motorcycle Drive System | 2.1% | 3 |
| 10 | Motorcycle Tyres And Wheels | 1.4% | 2 |
| 11 | Motorcycle Suspension | 0.7% | 1 |
| 12 | Items Not Tested | 0.7% | 1 |
| 13 | Identification Of The Vehicle | 0.7% | 1 |
| 14 | Motorcycle Driving Controls | 0.7% | 1 |
Failures per 10,000 Miles
avg. 19,088 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motorcycle steering and suspension | 6.27 | 12.0% | 17 |
| Motorcycle lighting and signalling | 4.06 | 7.7% | 11 |
| Motorcycle lamps and reflectors | 3.69 | 7.0% | 10 |
| Motorcycle brakes | 3.32 | 6.3% | 9 |
| Motorcycle structure and attachments | 2.58 | 4.9% | 7 |
| Motorcycle fuel and exhaust | 2.21 | 4.2% | 6 |
| Motorcycle body and structure | 1.84 | 3.5% | 5 |
| Motorcycle reg plates and vin | 1.48 | 2.8% | 4 |
| Motorcycle drive system | 1.11 | 2.1% | 3 |
| Motorcycle tyres and wheels | 0.74 | 1.4% | 2 |
| Motorcycle suspension | 0.37 | 0.7% | 1 |
| Items Not Tested | 0.37 | 0.7% | 1 |
| Identification of the vehicle | 0.37 | 0.7% | 1 |
| Motorcycle driving controls | 0.37 | 0.7% | 1 |
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Mileage at MOT
The average Harley-davidson Xls1000 has 19,088 miles when tested for MOT.
📊 Mileage-Adjusted Failure Rate
How often this car fails MOT relative to how much it's driven — a fairer comparison than raw pass rate.
The Harley-davidson Xls1000 has a mileage-adjusted failure rate of 9.95% per 10,000 miles driven. The average across all makes is 5.38%, so this model is worse than average.
About Harley-davidson Xls1000 MOT Data
The Harley-davidson Xls1000 is a rare vehicle in the UK, with 142 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 1 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 81.0% and a failure rate of 19.0%, which is well above the UK average of approximately 37%.
For Harley-davidson Xls1000 owners, these results suggest a reliable vehicle that generally passes its MOT without major issues. Focus your pre-MOT checks on motorcycle steering and suspension and motorcycle lighting and signalling for the best chance of a first-time pass. Use our detailed year-by-year breakdown and failure analysis below to understand how your specific Xls1000 is likely to perform.
Motorcycle steering and suspension — 11.3% of failures
Motorcycle steering and suspension issues account for 11.3% of MOT failures on the Harley-davidson Xls1000. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. Typical repair costs: £200–500. Pre-MOT check: Look for uneven tyre wear, listen for clunking over bumps, and check if the car pulls to one side. A bouncy ride suggests worn shock absorbers. Visually inspect coil springs for cracks.
Motorcycle lighting and signalling — 7.7% of failures
Motorcycle lighting and signalling issues account for 7.7% of MOT failures on the Harley-davidson Xls1000. Motorcycle lighting and signalling 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 — 7.0% of failures
Motorcycle lamps and reflectors issues account for 7.0% of MOT failures on the Harley-davidson Xls1000. 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Harley-davidson Xls1000?
Based on 142 MOT tests in our database, the Harley-davidson Xls1000 has an overall pass rate of 81.0% (19.0% fail rate).
What are the most common MOT failures on a Harley-davidson Xls1000?
The top 3 reasons a Harley-davidson Xls1000 fails its MOT are: 1. Motorcycle steering and suspension (11.3%), 2. Motorcycle lighting and signalling (7.7%), 3. Motorcycle lamps and reflectors (7.0%). Check these areas before booking your MOT.
Is the Harley-davidson Xls1000 reliable?
With a 19.0% MOT failure rate, the Xls1000 is more reliable than average compared to the UK average of ~40%.
What should I check before an MOT on my Harley-davidson Xls1000?
Based on failure data, focus on: Motorcycle steering and suspension (11.3%); Motorcycle lighting and signalling (7.7%); Motorcycle lamps and reflectors (7.0%). These are the areas most likely to cause a fail. Also check all lights, tyres (minimum 1.6mm tread), and windscreen condition — these are quick wins that apply to all cars.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.