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GJ08 FWD

2008 Harley-davidson XL883C

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

11,095 mi
Last recorded11,095 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Harley-davidson XL883C7,353 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 FWD
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL883C
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2024 11,095 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 11,095 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 10,543 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 10,543 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 10,412 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 10,412 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 10,340 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 10,330 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 16 May 2016 9,971 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2015 9,577 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 9,174 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 8,626 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 8,049 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2011 6,651 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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GJ08 FWD is a 2008 Harley-davidson XL883C in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GJ08 FWD, 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 GJ08 FWD registered?

GJ08 FWD is a 2008 Harley-davidson XL883C, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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