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YR08 HLX

2008 Harley-davidson XL883C

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

13,010 mi
Last recorded13,010 miles
Recorded on5 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Harley-davidson XL883C7,353 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 HLX
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL883C
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2018 13,010 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit right on limits would change asap (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 11,526 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 10,835 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 22 Aug 2015 10,526 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 10,220 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Aug 2014 10,220 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 8,503 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Aug 2013 8,053 miles

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 7,308 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 7,308 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 5,256 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 5,256 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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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YR08 HLX 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 66.7%.

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 YR08 HLX, 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 YR08 HLX registered?

YR08 HLX is a 2008 Harley-davidson XL883C, first registered on 1 May 2008.

Is YR08 HLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR08 HLX shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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