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GY08 OVO

2008 Harley-davidson XL883C

Blue Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

36,370 mi
Last recorded36,370 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Harley-davidson XL883C7,353 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 OVO
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL883C
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 36,370 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2026 36,337 miles

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2025 31,904 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 23,032 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 15,054 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 15,054 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected throttle sticking then steering right lock (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2021 15,004 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 14,968 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 10 Dec 2019 14,968 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 14,904 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 14,733 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 14,501 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Fail 11 Aug 2016 14,501 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 14,112 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 13,606 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 13,606 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 22 May 2013 12,493 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 12,493 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 29 May 2012 12,285 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 9,213 miles

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

Offside Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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GY08 OVO is a 2008 Harley-davidson XL883C in Blue with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GY08 OVO, 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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GY08 OVO is a 2008 Harley-davidson XL883C, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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