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YS08 YYV

2008 Harley-davidson XL883C

Silver Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

9,729 mi
Last recorded9,729 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Harley-davidson XL883C7,353 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 YYV
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL883C
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 9,729 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 9,492 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 9,328 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 9,194 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 8,940 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 8,916 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 8,007 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 7,832 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 7,659 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 7,659 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 7,438 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 6,151 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 5,450 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 4,194 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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YS08 YYV is a 2008 Harley-davidson XL883C in Silver with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 YS08 YYV, 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 YS08 YYV registered?

YS08 YYV is a 2008 Harley-davidson XL883C, first registered on 1 August 2008.

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The MOT history for YS08 YYV shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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