MOT Check for HARLEY DAVIDSON XLs

The HARLEY DAVIDSON XL makes up 25,614 of the overall 345,621 HARLEY DAVIDSON MOT test results. Select your XL model year below to find the specific problems.

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Some examples of the most common issues are:
Registration plate lamp issues Occurs:185 times
Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Occurs:21 times
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released Occurs:180 times
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a)) Occurs:104 times
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Occurs:49 times
Rear Rear reflector missing aii Occurs:13 times
Handlebar so insecure it is likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii)) Occurs:11 times
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies  Occurs:24 times
Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Occurs:34 times
Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) Occurs:18 times
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake  Occurs:11 times
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a)) Occurs:104 times
Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Occurs:32 times
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Occurs:49 times
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i)) Occurs:11 times
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Occurs:17 times
Registration plate issues Occurs:741 times
Rear reflector missing aii Occurs:91 times
Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) Occurs:11 times
Registration plate lamp issues Occurs:185 times
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a)) Occurs:104 times
Handlebar so insecure it is likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii)) Occurs:11 times
Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) Occurs:11 times
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies  Occurs:19 times
Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated bi Occurs:12 times
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