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K3 SBA

2008 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

5,806 mi
Last recorded5,806 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Harley-davidson Xlh 8838,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK3 SBA
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 5,806 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2020 5,645 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2016 5,302 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 5,227 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 4,827 miles

oil leak

Pass 16 May 2013 4,569 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 7 Mar 2012 4,298 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 4,298 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 3,561 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 3,561 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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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K3 SBA is a 2008 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K3 SBA, 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

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What year was K3 SBA registered?

K3 SBA is a 2008 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is K3 SBA safe to buy?

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