Harley Davidson Xl883 (2011)
2011 Harley Davidson Xl883
CarHunch analysed 122 real MOT records for the 2011 Harley Davidson Xl883. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2011 Harley-Davidson XL883 is substantially more reliable than the UK average, with a 92.4% first-time MOT pass rate versus 80% across all vehicles—a genuine strength for a 13-year-old bike. The dangerous defect rate of 9.8% is well below the warning threshold, so safety concerns are minimal.
The median mileage of just 6,000 miles suggests these are mostly weekend or leisure bikes that haven't endured heavy use, which explains the strong pass rate. With fewer than one failure per vehicle on average but 3.8 advisories, you're looking at a machine that passes cleanly but will likely need routine maintenance items addressed—check service history carefully and budget for brake lines, cables, and wear items before purchase.
What to check before buying a 2011 Harley Davidson Xl883
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2011 Harley Davidson Xl883 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2011 Harley Davidson Xl883 vehicles fall between 3,613 and 11,266 miles.
2011 Harley Davidson Xl883 — Still on the Road
71 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 63% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2011 Harley Davidson Xl883
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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99%
Exhaust noisy
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96.4%
Exhaust noisy
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19.1%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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17.2%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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15.9%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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14.6%
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing
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12.3%
Headlamp aim too low
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10.7%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2011. Counts include advisories and failures.
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