Head-to-head · 2005–2025
Data as of: DVSA MOT results to 2025
Harley-Davidson Vrscdx Night Rod Special vs Harley-Davidson XLH 883
The Harley-Davidson XLH 883 passes its MOT first time more often than the Harley-Davidson Vrscdx Night Rod Special: 87.4% vs 87.3%, a 0.1-point lead.
MOT reliability, side by side
first-time pass rate, outright fail rate and tests analysed · 2005–2025
| Metric | Harley-Davidson Vrscdx Night Rod Special | Harley-Davidson XLH 883 |
|---|---|---|
| First-time pass rate | 87.3% | 87.4% |
| Outright fail rate | 5.4% | 5.9% |
| Median miles at test | 9,074 | 10,350 |
| MOT tests analysed | 1,050 | 41,267 |
| Most common failure | lighting and signalling | lighting and signalling |
First-time outcomes on normal tests, 2005–2025. "Most common failure" is the component group with the most recorded defects on failed tests. Read pass rates against test counts: a smaller sample is noisier. Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results.
HARLEY-DAVIDSON
VRSCDX NIGHT ROD SPECIAL
87.3% pass · 1,050 tests
HARLEY-DAVIDSON
XLH 883
87.4% pass · 41.3k tests
See each bike's full report (trend, mileage curve, failure breakdown and rivals) on its own page.