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HX57 CKY

2008 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

21,733 mi
Last recorded21,733 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Harley-davidson Xlh 8838,121 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX57 CKY
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 21,733 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 21,553 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 21,461 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2019 21,455 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible No dip beam pattern (4.1.4 (c))

Rear Road spring missing Both rear shock absorber assemblies have been removed and a solid bar has been fitted instead. (5.3.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Unable to remove the fuel cap

Pass 20 Apr 2018 20,497 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 19,663 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2016 19,294 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2015 17,341 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 15,488 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 14,062 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2012 11,512 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2011 8,250 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 8,250 miles

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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HX57 CKY is a 2008 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 HX57 CKY, 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.

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What year was HX57 CKY registered?

HX57 CKY is a 2008 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 11 January 2008.

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