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MX08 BJE

2008 Harley-davidson XL883C

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2022
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

30,542 mi
Last recorded30,542 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Harley-davidson XL883C7,353 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX08 BJE
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL883C
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2021 30,542 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 28,073 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2019 28,051 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 16,461 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 16,461 miles

Drive belt excessively loose. (6.2.1d)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 7,362 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 7,169 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 7,065 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 6,766 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 6,280 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 4,919 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 BJE is a 2008 Harley-davidson XL883C in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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

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