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MJ08 HOG

2008 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

37,037 mi
Last recorded37,037 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Harley-davidson Xlh 8838,121 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 HOG
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 37,037 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 6 May 2026 37,037 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 36,953 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 36,629 miles

Central Front Neutral light not working.

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 36,333 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 36,205 miles

Central Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Central Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 3 Jul 2021 36,188 miles

Drive belt excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel damaged but not to excess Rim flat spot both sides of wheel (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Turn signal hand tight

Offside Front Brake master cylinder notchy

Offside Front Mirror bent

Rear Drive pulley damaged

Pass 3 Jul 2020 35,721 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 34,870 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 34,523 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 31,323 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2015 25,138 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2015 25,138 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 27 Sep 2014 10,103 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 10,103 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 2,993 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 2,951 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 2,951 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 2,831 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 2,831 miles

Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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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MJ08 HOG is a 2008 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MJ08 HOG, 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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MJ08 HOG is a 2008 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 15 August 2008.

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