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WM57 YFP

2008 Harley-davidson XL883C

Red Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

16,695 mi
Last recorded16,695 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Harley-davidson XL883C7,353 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM57 YFP
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL883C
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 16,695 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 13,621 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Fail 16 May 2024 13,621 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 13,398 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 13,162 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 13,128 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit STRONG ADVISE (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 12,117 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 11,585 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2018 11,585 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 9,005 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 7,288 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 6,243 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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WM57 YFP is a 2008 Harley-davidson XL883C in Red 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 WM57 YFP, 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 WM57 YFP registered?

WM57 YFP is a 2008 Harley-davidson XL883C, first registered on 1 January 2008.

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