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V2 WGF

2008 Harley-davidson XL883C

Blue Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

10,445 mi
Last recorded10,445 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Harley-davidson XL883C7,353 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV2 WGF
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL883C
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 10,445 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 10,154 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2024 9,915 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 9,579 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2022 9,237 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 8,947 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 7,700 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 7,638 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2018 7,276 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 6,668 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 6,604 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 5,960 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2014 5,588 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 5,317 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 5,317 miles

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 4,832 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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V2 WGF is a 2008 Harley-davidson XL883C in Blue with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 V2 WGF, 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 V2 WGF registered?

V2 WGF is a 2008 Harley-davidson XL883C, first registered on 2 June 2008.

Is V2 WGF safe to buy?

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