MOT failure rate and common problems for the Harley-Davidson Wl, and how to check your own car by registration.
Updated 05 September 2026.
Harley-Davidson Wl MOT failure rate
What a Harley-Davidson Wl fails its MOT on, and the part that fixes each.
What it fails on, and why
Brake failures cover worn pads and discs, an imbalance between wheels, corroded or scored discs, or a binding caliper. Braking efficiency is measured on a rolling road, so a spongy or pulling brake shows up as a low reading.
Lighting is the single most common MOT failure and the cheapest to put right. A blown headlight, brake-light or number-plate bulb, a cracked lens, or a headlamp beam that points too high or low will all fail. Most are a two-minute bulb swap.
This covers a range of smaller items, from a non-working horn to a warning light left on.
Steering faults are typically worn track-rod ends or ball joints, play in the rack, or a split gaiter letting grease out and dirt in. Excessive free play at the wheel fails.
Visibility failures include torn or smearing wiper blades, a washer jet that does not reach the screen, and chips or cracks in the driver's swept area. Blades and washer fluid are quick, cheap fixes.
The parts that fix each
If your car has just failed, you have 10 working days to fix the items and get a free partial retest. Confirm the exact fitment against your registration or VIN before buying.
Other models
Questions and answers
What is the MOT failure rate of the Harley-Davidson Wl?
It fails 8.9% of its MOT tests across the DVSA record, from 79 tests.
What do these cars fail their MOT on most?
The most common failure area is brakes, at 42.9% of this model's failures.