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HY08 EGD

2008 Harley Davidson XL883

Orange Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

12,431 mi
Last recorded12,431 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Harley Davidson XL8838,933 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 EGD
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL883
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 12,431 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 12,421 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 12,411 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 12,402 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 12,345 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 12,304 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 12,304 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

front tyre underinflated

Pass 12 Feb 2019 12,151 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 11,891 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 11,891 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 15,590 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 9,216 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 6,938 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 6,430 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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HY08 EGD is a 2008 Harley Davidson XL883 in Orange with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HY08 EGD, 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 HY08 EGD registered?

HY08 EGD is a 2008 Harley Davidson XL883, first registered on 2 June 2008.

Is HY08 EGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY08 EGD shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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