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VX08 RNJ

2008 Harley-davidson XL883C

Silver Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

8,251 mi
Last recorded8,251 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Harley-davidson XL883C7,353 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX08 RNJ
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL883C
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 8,251 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 8,102 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front mud guard not fitted

Fail 15 Jun 2024 8,073 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front mud guard not fitted

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2023 7,473 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Front mudguard not fitted

Front tyre pressure low

Pass 24 Aug 2021 6,976 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

no front mudguard fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2020 6,620 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

front tyre side wall started to crack,2mm of tread left!

no front mudguard fitted at time of testing

Pass 26 Jul 2019 5,562 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 4,612 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 2,835 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 2,620 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 2,436 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 2,349 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 1,495 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 1,197 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 1,045 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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VX08 RNJ is a 2008 Harley-davidson XL883C in Silver with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 VX08 RNJ, 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 VX08 RNJ registered?

VX08 RNJ is a 2008 Harley-davidson XL883C, first registered on 9 July 2008.

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