CarVerify

Free Car Check

HY08 EMF

2008 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Black Petrol 883cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

5,301 mi
Last recorded5,301 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Harley-davidson Xlh 8838,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Harley-davidson
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 EMF
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 5,301 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 5,049 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 4,693 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 3,898 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 2,682 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 2,107 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 2,030 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 2,030 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 1,989 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 1,881 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 1,809 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 1,686 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 1,421 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 1,305 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 1,175 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
Full Harley-davidson Xlh 883 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

HY08 EMF is a 2008 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HY08 EMF, 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

How do I check the history of HY08 EMF?

You can check the full history of HY08 EMF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HY08 EMF registered?

HY08 EMF is a 2008 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 11 June 2008.

Is HY08 EMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY08 EMF shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HY08 EMF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on HY08 EMF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.