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OU58 DME

2008 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Blue Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

34,581 mi
Last recorded34,581 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Harley-davidson Xlh 8838,121 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU58 DME
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 34,581 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 34,125 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 33,198 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2024 33,196 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases broken exhaust stud (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 32,661 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Feb 2023 32,661 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 31,300 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 29,971 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 28,845 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 26,231 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 24,862 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 24,862 miles

Rear Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 21,266 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 19,507 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 16,660 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 13,079 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 11,679 miles

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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OU58 DME is a 2008 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Blue with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 OU58 DME, 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 OU58 DME registered?

OU58 DME is a 2008 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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