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2011 Harley-davidson Xr 1200 MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for Xr 1200 models manufactured in 2011, based on 125 real MOT test results.

88.8%
Pass Rate
11.2%
Fail Rate
125
Total Tests
9,118
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

2011 Harley-davidson Xr 1200 MOT Analysis

The 2011 Harley-davidson Xr 1200 has an MOT pass rate of 88.8% based on 125 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 9,118 miles on the odometer. With a 11.2% failure rate, the 2011 Xr 1200 is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 2011 Harley-davidson Xr 1200 is Motorcycle tyres, responsible for 1.6% of failures. Tyre failures include tread depth below the legal minimum of 1.6mm, cuts, bulges, exposed cords, and incorrect tyre pressure. Tyres are one of the most common and easiest-to-prevent MOT failures. Typical repair costs range from £50–200 per tyre. Motorcycle structure and attachments is the second most common issue at 0.8%. Identification of the vehicle follows at 0.8%.

Top failures specific to 2011 models only. The overall Xr 1200 page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

Motorcycle tyres 1.6%
Motorcycle structure and attachments 0.8%
Identification of the vehicle 0.8%

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 Tyres1.6%2
2Motorcycle Structure And Attachments0.8%1
3Identification Of The Vehicle0.8%1
4Motorcycle Lamps And Reflectors0.8%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 9,118 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 tyres1.75% per 10K miMotorcycle structure and attachments0.88% per 10K miIdentification of the vehicle0.88% per 10K miMotorcycle lamps and reflectors0.88% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Motorcycle tyres1.751.6%2
Motorcycle structure and attachments0.880.8%1
Identification of the vehicle0.880.8%1
Motorcycle lamps and reflectors0.880.8%1

Mileage Statistics

9,118
Mean
7,423
Median
3,866
25th Percentile
12,160
75th Percentile
12.28% failures per 10K miles

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

About This Data

The 2011 Harley-davidson Xr 1200 has an MOT pass rate of 88.8% based on 125 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 9,118 miles on the odometer. With a 11.2% failure rate, the 2011 Xr 1200 is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 2011 Harley-davidson Xr 1200, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to motorcycle tyres: Check tread depth with a 20p coin — if the outer band is visible, the tyre is too worn. Look for bulges, cuts, or embedded objects. Ensure all tyres match the recommended size and load rating. With relatively low average mileage of 9,118 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.

Motorcycle tyres — 1.6% of failures

Motorcycle tyres issues account for 1.6% of MOT failures on 2011 Harley-davidson Xr 1200 models. Tyre failures include tread depth below the legal minimum of 1.6mm, cuts, bulges, exposed cords, and incorrect tyre pressure. Tyres are one of the most common and easiest-to-prevent MOT failures. Typical repair costs: £50–200 per tyre. Pre-MOT check: Check tread depth with a 20p coin — if the outer band is visible, the tyre is too worn. Look for bulges, cuts, or embedded objects. Ensure all tyres match the recommended size and load rating.

Motorcycle structure and attachments — 0.8% of failures

Motorcycle structure and attachments issues account for 0.8% of MOT failures on 2011 Harley-davidson Xr 1200 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.

Identification of the vehicle — 0.8% of failures

Identification of the vehicle issues account for 0.8% of MOT failures on 2011 Harley-davidson Xr 1200 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.

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