Model report · 2005–2025
HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL883 SPORTSTER
883cc
Petrol
Class 2
93.5%
first-time pass rate
3.3%
failed outright
8,206
median miles at test
92
MOT tests, 2005–2025
What fails on a XL883 SPORTSTER
failure defects by component group · advisories excluded
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| lighting and signalling |
|
2 | 25 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
2 | 25 |
| brakes |
|
1 | 12.5 |
| drive system |
|
1 | 12.5 |
| brakes |
|
1 | 12.5 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
1 | 12.5 |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.
How rivals compare
same type, similar capacity, high test volume
On first-time pass rate the XL883 SPORTSTER beats 4 of its 4 closest rivals (TRIUMPH BONNEVILLE, TRIUMPH BONNEVILLE, TRIUMPH THUNDERBIRD).
TRIUMPH
BONNEVILLE
89.0% pass · 195k tests
TRIUMPH
BONNEVILLE
89.0% pass · 195k tests
TRIUMPH
THUNDERBIRD
87.8% pass · 56.3k tests
TRIUMPH
THUNDERBIRD
87.8% pass · 56.3k tests
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 XL883 SPORTSTER.