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OU08 HTN

2008 Harley-davidson XL883C

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,569 mi
Last recorded45,569 miles
Recorded on30 May 2020
Typical for 2008 Harley-davidson XL883C7,353 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU08 HTN
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL883C
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2020 45,569 miles

front wheel bearing very slight rumble

Pass 12 Dec 2018 45,294 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 8 Dec 2018 45,207 miles

Stop lamp not working Foot Brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 43,607 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 28 Dec 2017 43,598 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 40,012 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 34,322 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2015 34,284 miles

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 29,722 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 28,554 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 18,590 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 15,009 miles

Centre Front Lower Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Centre Rear Upper Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Rear Lower 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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OU08 HTN 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 75%.

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 OU08 HTN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OU08 HTN registered?

OU08 HTN is a 2008 Harley-davidson XL883C, first registered on 18 August 2008.

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