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MX08 BFN

2008 Harley-davidson XL883C

Red Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,874 mi
Last recorded55,874 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Harley-davidson XL883C7,353 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX08 BFN
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL883C
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 9 Apr 2026 55,874 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 55,122 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 54,370 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 53,832 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 53,392 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 52,745 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 52,061 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 50,703 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 49,635 miles

Drive belt slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 46,627 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 41,564 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 36,308 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 30,801 miles

slight cracking in tread

Pass 18 Mar 2013 26,190 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 20,186 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 14,313 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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MX08 BFN is a 2008 Harley-davidson XL883C in Red with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MX08 BFN, 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 MX08 BFN registered?

MX08 BFN is a 2008 Harley-davidson XL883C, first registered on 3 April 2008.

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