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BK08 FFB

2008 Harley-davidson XL883C

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2017
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

21,444 mi
Last recorded21,444 miles
Recorded on9 May 2016
Typical for 2008 Harley-davidson XL883C7,353 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 FFB
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL883C
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2016 21,444 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 21,415 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 8 May 2015 17,021 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2014 12,138 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 10,383 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 10,383 miles

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL883C?

Based on 6,019 MOT tests across 559 vehicles.

88.3%
Pass Rate
542
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
559
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 28
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 26
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 21
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 20
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 17
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BK08 FFB is a 2008 Harley-davidson XL883C in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2008 Harley-davidson XL883C models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 7,353 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Harley-davidson XL883C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BK08 FFB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson XL883C typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 18 years old, this Harley-davidson XL883C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK08 FFB registered?

BK08 FFB is a 2008 Harley-davidson XL883C, first registered on 28 May 2008.

Is BK08 FFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK08 FFB shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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