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BP08 SZJ

2008 Harley Davidson XL883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

13,373 mi
Last recorded13,373 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Harley Davidson XL8838,933 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP08 SZJ
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL883
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 13,373 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 13,363 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 13,359 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 13,352 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 13,137 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 12,695 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 12,653 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 12,595 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 12,510 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 12,107 miles

front brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2016 11,682 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 11,056 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 29 Jul 2015 11,040 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 22 Jul 2014 9,533 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

pass lamp bulbs inop relay corroded intermitant

Pass 30 Jul 2013 8,204 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 6,668 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 4,737 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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BP08 SZJ is a 2008 Harley Davidson XL883 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 BP08 SZJ, 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 BP08 SZJ registered?

BP08 SZJ is a 2008 Harley Davidson XL883, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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