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EJ08 WPP

2008 Harley Davidson XL883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Harley Davidson XL8838,933 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 WPP
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL883
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Horn slightly loose (7.7 (b))

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2024

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Horn slightly loose (7.7 (b))

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

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 8 Dec 2022

Rear All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 May 2021 26,522 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 25,293 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 24,038 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 24,038 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 21,692 miles

Exhaust noisy After market exhaust installed (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 18,850 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 13,524 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 7,756 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 3,681 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 2,238 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 1,828 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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EJ08 WPP 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 81.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EJ08 WPP, 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 EJ08 WPP registered?

EJ08 WPP is a 2008 Harley Davidson XL883, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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