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MV08 BHP

2008 Harley Davidson XL883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

30,651 mi
Last recorded30,651 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Harley Davidson XL8838,933 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV08 BHP
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL883
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 30,651 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 26 May 2026 30,651 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 29,340 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 29,027 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 28,415 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 25,997 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 24,998 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 23,996 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 22,395 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 21,223 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 19,933 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 18,033 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2015 16,403 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 14,791 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 14,532 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 12,376 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 8,222 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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MV08 BHP is a 2008 Harley Davidson XL883 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MV08 BHP, 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 MV08 BHP registered?

MV08 BHP is a 2008 Harley Davidson XL883, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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