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DA08 GBY

2008 Harley-davidson XL883C

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

23,244 mi
Last recorded23,244 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Harley-davidson XL883C7,353 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 GBY
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL883C
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 23,244 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2026 23,224 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 21,351 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 19,852 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 19,541 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 19,210 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 19,173 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2021 19,150 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy noisy pipes fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 18,747 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 18,258 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 17,411 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 17,411 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 15,827 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 13,001 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 13,001 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 29 Sep 2014 12,384 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 27 Sep 2014 12,354 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 10,602 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 9,821 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 7,858 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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DA08 GBY is a 2008 Harley-davidson XL883C in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DA08 GBY, 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 DA08 GBY registered?

DA08 GBY is a 2008 Harley-davidson XL883C, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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