Head-to-head · 2005–2025
Data as of: DVSA MOT results to 2025
Royal Enfield Super Meteor vs Harley-Davidson XL
The Royal Enfield Super Meteor passes its MOT first time more often than the Harley-Davidson XL: 91.7% vs 87.9%, a 3.8-point lead.
MOT reliability, side by side
first-time pass rate, outright fail rate and tests analysed · 2005–2025
| Metric | Royal Enfield Super Meteor | Harley-Davidson XL |
|---|---|---|
| First-time pass rate | 91.7% | 87.9% |
| Outright fail rate | 3.1% | 5.3% |
| Engine size | 700cc | 883cc |
| Median miles at test | 8,720 | 6,108 |
| MOT tests analysed | 192 | 18,541 |
| Most common failure | lighting and signalling | lamps and reflectors |
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.
Pass rate by mileage
first-time MOT pass rate by miles on the clock at test
| Mileage | Royal Enfield Super Meteor | Harley-Davidson XL |
|---|---|---|
| 0k-10k miles | 90.6% | 89.0% |
| 20k-30k miles | 87.9% | 85.6% |
Bands with fewer than 30 tests for either bike are left out.
See each bike's full report (trend, mileage curve, failure breakdown and rivals) on its own page.