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BL57 ULY

2008 Harley Davidson XL883

Blue Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

9,846 mi
Last recorded9,846 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Harley Davidson XL8838,933 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 ULY
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL883
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 29 Jul 2026 9,846 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 9,841 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 9,502 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 9,473 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 9,388 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 9,141 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 7,988 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 6,758 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 6,384 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 5,703 miles

Exhaust noisy.

Pass 9 May 2015 5,421 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 4,891 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 4,323 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 3,997 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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BL57 ULY is a 2008 Harley Davidson XL883 in Blue with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BL57 ULY, 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 BL57 ULY registered?

BL57 ULY is a 2008 Harley Davidson XL883, first registered on 9 February 2008.

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