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MX08 BEY

2008 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster

Blue Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

11,860 mi
Last recorded11,860 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster8,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX08 BEY
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL883C Sportster
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc
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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 11 Mar 2026 11,860 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 11,569 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 11,481 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 10,865 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 9,378 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 8,237 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 7,264 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 7,235 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 7,231 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 7,084 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 6,600 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 6,550 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 6,195 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 5,981 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 5,537 miles

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster?

Based on 6,660 MOT tests across 669 vehicles.

88.8%
Pass Rate
514
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
669
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 37
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 34
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 30
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 24
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 19
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MX08 BEY is a 2008 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster in Blue with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2008 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 8,474 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MX08 BEY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 18 years old, this Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MX08 BEY registered?

MX08 BEY is a 2008 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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