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MM08 XXW

2008 Harley Davidson XL883

Blue Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

8,757 mi
Last recorded8,757 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Harley Davidson XL8838,933 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM08 XXW
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL883
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 8,757 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 8,067 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2025 8,067 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 17 Feb 2024 7,251 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 6,288 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 5,941 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 5,941 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 5,225 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 5,215 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 5,170 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 5,035 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 4,756 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 2,921 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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MM08 XXW is a 2008 Harley Davidson XL883 in Blue 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 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 MM08 XXW, 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 MM08 XXW registered?

MM08 XXW is a 2008 Harley Davidson XL883, first registered on 26 July 2008.

Is MM08 XXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for MM08 XXW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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