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YT58 XLY

2008 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster

Blue Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

26,357 mi
Last recorded26,357 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster8,474 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT58 XLY
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL883C Sportster
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc
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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2024 26,357 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 26,322 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 26,297 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 23,289 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 May 2019 23,289 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 18,861 miles

Exhaust noisy With baffles (7.1.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 14,098 miles

Exhaust noisy with baffles (7.1.2)

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

suspect rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 4 Sep 2015 7,587 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 7,253 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 6,460 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 6,172 miles

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster?

Based on 6,660 MOT tests across 669 vehicles.

88.8%
Pass Rate
514
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
669
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 37
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 34
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 30
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 24
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 19
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YT58 XLY is a 2008 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster in Blue with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2008 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 8,474 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YT58 XLY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 18 years old, this Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YT58 XLY registered?

YT58 XLY is a 2008 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster, first registered on 10 October 2008.

Is YT58 XLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT58 XLY shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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