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BP08 SYW

2008 Harley-davidson XL883C

Blue Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

9,013 mi
Last recorded9,013 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Harley-davidson XL883C7,353 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP08 SYW
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL883C
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 9,013 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 18 Jun 2026 9,013 miles

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 8,901 miles

Front tyre cracking

Pass 3 Jan 2024 8,855 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 8,496 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 5,100 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 5,096 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 5,096 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 4,851 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 4,499 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 3,970 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 3,839 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 3,637 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 May 2013 3,503 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 3,301 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 2,228 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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BP08 SYW is a 2008 Harley-davidson XL883C in Blue with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BP08 SYW, 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.

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What year was BP08 SYW registered?

BP08 SYW is a 2008 Harley-davidson XL883C, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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