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HY08 EHJ

2008 Harley-davidson XL883C

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

10,925 mi
Last recorded10,925 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Harley-davidson XL883C7,353 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 EHJ
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL883C
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 10,925 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 10,713 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 10,266 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2023 10,250 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2022 8,448 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 7,523 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 11,963 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 10,864 miles
Pass 31 May 2014

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 5,947 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 5,232 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 4,118 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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HY08 EHJ is a 2008 Harley-davidson XL883C in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 HY08 EHJ, 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 HY08 EHJ registered?

HY08 EHJ is a 2008 Harley-davidson XL883C, first registered on 10 July 2008.

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