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DK08 XGH

2008 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Blue Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

27,626 mi
Last recorded27,626 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Harley-davidson Xlh 8838,121 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK08 XGH
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 27,626 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 26,730 miles
Fail 30 May 2025 26,730 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 24 May 2023 26,613 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 25,883 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 25,430 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened swing arm has corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 22,050 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 21,104 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 14,699 miles

Chain guard missing ( belt guard)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 22 Feb 2017 14,686 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Chain guard missing ( belt guard)

Drive belt slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 27 Apr 2016 6,463 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 6,463 miles

Horn control not functioning. (1.7.2b)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 3,747 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 3,679 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 3,060 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson Xlh 883?

Based on 47,203 MOT tests across 3,976 vehicles.

88.8%
Pass Rate
432
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
3,976
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 217
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 169
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 150
reflector on motorcycle missing 145
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 135
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DK08 XGH is a 2008 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Blue with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.8% with a typical mileage of 8,121 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Harley-davidson Xlh 883 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 217 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DK08 XGH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson Xlh 883 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 18 years old, this Harley-davidson Xlh 883 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DK08 XGH registered?

DK08 XGH is a 2008 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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