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CF56 MCC

2008 Harley Davidson XL883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

21,340 mi
Last recorded21,340 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Harley Davidson XL8838,933 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF56 MCC
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL883
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 21,340 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced swing arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2025 18,389 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2024 13,833 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 12,645 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 9,170 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 8,700 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 8,078 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 6,858 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 4,298 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 4,266 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 4,235 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 3,993 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 3,450 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 2,847 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 17 May 2013 2,847 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 2,478 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 1,574 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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CF56 MCC 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 CF56 MCC, 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 CF56 MCC registered?

CF56 MCC is a 2008 Harley Davidson XL883, first registered on 13 May 2008.

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The MOT history for CF56 MCC shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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