HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL1200N
Pass rate over time
The XL1200N's first-time pass rate has risen 4.1 points since 2012, 87.1% to 91.2%.
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage XL1200N passes first time 89.3% of the time; by 20k that's 88.9%.
First-time pass rate by odometer reading at test, 10,000-mile bands for this model. Mileage is the strongest reliability signal. See the full curve.
What fails on a XL1200N
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| lighting and signalling |
|
28 | 40 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
13 | 18.6 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
6 | 8.6 |
| brakes |
|
6 | 8.6 |
| reg plates and vin |
|
5 | 7.1 |
| structure and attachments |
|
4 | 5.7 |
| suspension |
|
3 | 4.3 |
| tyres |
|
3 | 4.3 |
| steering and suspension |
|
1 | 1.4 |
| Identification of the vehicle |
|
1 | 1.4 |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.
How rivals compare
On first-time pass rate the XL1200N beats 0 of its 4 closest rivals (TRIUMPH BONNEVILLE, TRIUMPH THUNDERBIRD, HARLEY-DAVIDSON XLH 883).
Rivals share this bike's type and sit within ±30% of its engine capacity, ≥ 5,000 tests. Card colour = better/worse first-time pass rate than the XL1200N.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2009 (91.6% pass). Weakest: 2007 (84.9%).
First-time pass rate by the year each bike was first registered (cohorts with ≥ 50 tests). Older cohorts are survivors: the worst examples have already left the road, which tends to lift the earliest years.