MOT Stats
Vehicle types : Bike : Harley-Davidson : 883
Harley-Davidson 883
Year | Tests | Pass rate | Most common fail reason |
1987 | 3 | 100% | n/a |
1988 | 2 | 50% | Wheel bearing with excessive play. |
1989 | 5 | 80% | Headlamp aim outwith limits. |
1990 | 7 | 85.71% | Tyre tread depth too low. |
1991 | 6 | 100% | n/a |
1992 | 4 | 100% | n/a |
1993 | 4 | 50% | Brake pedal anti-slip provision inadequate. |
1994 | 5 | 100% | n/a |
1995 | 8 | 75% | Number plate does not conform to requirements. |
1996 | 4 | 50% | Footrest missing or insecure. |
1997 | 3 | 100% | n/a |
1998 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
2000 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
2001 | 1 | 0% | Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is affected. |
2002 | 2 | 100% | n/a |
2003 | 4 | 25% | Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm. |
2004 | 2 | 50% | Suspension component insecurely attached. |
2005 | 3 | 33.33% | Rear reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear. |
2006 | 5 | 80% | Stop lamp missing or inoperative. |
2007 | 6 | 100% | n/a |
2008 | 3 | 100% | n/a |
2009 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
2010 | 7 | 85.71% | Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released. |
2011 | 5 | 80% | Headlamp aim outwith limits. |
2012 | 3 | 33.33% | Rear reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear. |
2013 | 25 | 80% | Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released. |
2014 | 5 | 100% | n/a |
2015 | 2 | 0% | Handlebar mounting insecure. |
2016 | 6 | 66.67% | Number plate does not conform to requirements. |
2017 | 3 | 100% | n/a |
2018 | 5 | 60% | Rear reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear. |
2019 | 4 | 100% | n/a |
2020 | 3 | 100% | n/a |
2021 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
2022 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
Tests: 150
Average Harley-Davidson 883 pass rate: 78.67%
Most common fail reasons
# | Reason | Fail code | Category | % |
1 | Rear reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear. | 4.8.2(a)(ii) | Major | 22% |
2 | Number plate does not conform to requirements. | 0.1(d) | Major | 16% |
3 | Headlamp aim outwith limits. | 4.1.2(a) | Major | 13% |
4 | Handlebar mounting insecure. | 2.2.1(a)(i) | Major | 6% |
5 | Number plate showing an incorrect registration. | 0.1(c) | Major | 6% |
6 | Stop lamp missing or inoperative. | 4.3.1(a)(ii) | Major | 6% |
7 | Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released. | 4.3.2(a)(iii) | Dangerous | 6% |
8 | Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is affected. | 6.2.7(a)(ii) | Dangerous | 6% |
9 | Shock absorber not functioning, or leaking severely. | 5.3.2(b) | Major | 6% |
10 | Footrest missing or insecure. | 6.2.12(a) | Major | 6% |
Tests date range:
10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024
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