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BF58 ZFG

2008 Harley Davidson XL883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

24,338 mi
Last recorded24,338 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Harley Davidson XL8838,933 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF58 ZFG
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL883
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 24,338 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 21,960 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 20,250 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 18,658 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 16,794 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 15,145 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 13,470 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 10,826 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 10,821 miles

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (5.2.2 (d))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Seal leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Front Wheel damaged or distorted to the extent that control of the motorcycle is likely to be adversely affected (5.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive belt slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Mudguard insecure Missing ()

Pass 26 Sep 2017 9,278 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 8,843 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 8,252 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 6,453 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 4,953 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 3,169 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 2,265 miles

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson XL883?

Based on 13,192 MOT tests across 1,361 vehicles.

88.0%
Pass Rate
480
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,361
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 60
reflector on motorcycle missing 52
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 47
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 43
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 43
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BF58 ZFG is a 2008 Harley Davidson XL883 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2008 Harley Davidson XL883 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 8,933 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Harley Davidson XL883 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 60 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF58 ZFG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson XL883 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 18 years old, this Harley Davidson XL883 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BF58 ZFG registered?

BF58 ZFG is a 2008 Harley Davidson XL883, first registered on 20 September 2008.

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