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HC08 BEY

2008 Harley Davidson 883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

13,378 mi
Last recorded13,378 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Harley Davidson 8839,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHC08 BEY
MakeHarley Davidson
Model883
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 13,378 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 12 May 2025 13,378 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 13,367 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 12,766 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 12,766 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 11,483 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 10,541 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 9,735 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 9,020 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson 883?

Based on 2,024 MOT tests across 247 vehicles.

86.4%
Pass Rate
410
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
247
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 12
reflector on motorcycle missing 10
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 7
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released 7
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 6
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HC08 BEY is a 2008 Harley Davidson 883 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2008 Harley Davidson 883 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 9,168 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 883 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 12 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HC08 BEY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson 883 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 18 years old, this Harley Davidson 883 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was HC08 BEY registered?

HC08 BEY is a 2008 Harley Davidson 883, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is HC08 BEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for HC08 BEY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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