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GG53 DAN

2008 Harley-davidson XL883C

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

15,614 mi
Last recorded15,614 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Harley-davidson XL883C7,353 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGG53 DAN
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL883C
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 15,614 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 15,584 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 15,564 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 15,551 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 15,090 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 15,040 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 15,037 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 14,572 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 14,125 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 14,112 miles

Front Upper Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 13,787 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 12,099 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 11,290 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2012 7,409 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2012 7,409 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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GG53 DAN is a 2008 Harley-davidson XL883C in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GG53 DAN, 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 GG53 DAN registered?

GG53 DAN is a 2008 Harley-davidson XL883C, first registered on 10 December 2008.

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