MOT Stats
Vehicle types : Bike : Harley-Davidson : XLH
Harley-Davidson XLH
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Most common fail reason |
| 1984 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
| 1985 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
| 1986 | 3 | 66.67% | Rear reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear. |
| 1987 | 5 | 60% | Number plate showing an incorrect registration. |
| 1988 | 9 | 77.78% | Tyre tread depth too low. |
| 1989 | 12 | 83.33% | Direction indicator lamp missing or inoperative. |
| 1990 | 19 | 94.74% | Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released. |
| 1991 | 19 | 84.21% | Headlamp reflector or lens seriously defective or missing. |
| 1992 | 16 | 81.25% | Tyre with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. |
| 1993 | 11 | 81.82% | Position lamp missing or inoperative. |
| 1994 | 17 | 70.59% | Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar. |
| 1995 | 19 | 89.47% | Brake performance unable to be tested. |
| 1996 | 16 | 81.25% | Shock absorber insecurely attached. |
| 1997 | 43 | 90.7% | Headlamp aim outwith limits. |
| 1998 | 91 | 86.81% | Headlamp aim outwith limits. |
| 1999 | 120 | 82.5% | Rear reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear. |
| 2000 | 170 | 86.47% | Direction indicator lamp missing or inoperative. |
| 2001 | 153 | 88.89% | Rear reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear. |
| 2002 | 180 | 86.11% | Rear reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear. |
| 2003 | 218 | 88.07% | Rear reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear. |
| 2004 | 165 | 90.3% | Position lamp missing or inoperative. |
| 2005 | 96 | 86.46% | Rear reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear. |
| 2006 | 76 | 84.21% | Number plate does not conform to requirements. |
| 2007 | 62 | 87.1% | Headlamp missing or inoperative. |
| 2008 | 52 | 88.46% | Shock absorber not functioning, or leaking severely. |
| 2009 | 52 | 82.69% | Rear reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear. |
| 2010 | 6 | 83.33% | Number plate showing an incorrect registration. |
| 2011 | 2 | 100% | n/a |
| 2012 | 2 | 50% | Number plate does not conform to requirements. |
| 2013 | 3 | 66.67% | Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released. |
| 2014 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
| 2015 | 3 | 66.67% | Position lamp missing or inoperative. |
| 2016 | 5 | 100% | n/a |
| 2017 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
| 2018 | 1 | 0% | Direction indicator lamp missing or inoperative. |
| 2021 | 1 | 0% | Number plate does not conform to requirements. |
Tests: 1,651
Average Harley-Davidson XLH pass rate: 86.43%
Most common fail reasons
| # | Reason | Fail code | Category | % |
| 1 | Rear reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear. | 4.8.2(a)(ii) | Major | 18% |
| 2 | Headlamp aim outwith limits. | 4.1.2(a) | Major | 15% |
| 3 | Number plate does not conform to requirements. | 0.1(d) | Major | 14% |
| 4 | Direction indicator lamp missing or inoperative. | 4.4.1(a)(ii) | Major | 9% |
| 5 | Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released. | 4.3.2(a)(iii) | Dangerous | 8% |
| 6 | Position lamp missing or inoperative. | 4.2.1(a) | Major | 7% |
| 7 | Stop lamp missing or inoperative. | 4.3.1(a)(ii) | Major | 5% |
| 8 | Headlamp missing or inoperative. | 4.1.1(a)(ii) | Major | 4% |
| 9 | Horn not working. | 7.7(a) | Major | 4% |
| 10 | Tyre tread depth too low. | 5.2.3(e) | Dangerous | 4% |
Tests date range:
10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024
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