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P777 PAF

2008 Harley-davidson XL 883R

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

3,451 mi
Last recorded3,451 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Harley-davidson XL 883R6,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP777 PAF
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883R
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 3,451 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 3,396 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 3,268 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 3,089 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy slightly more than std (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 May 2017 2,880 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy slightly more than std (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 2,503 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 1,718 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 1,745 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 1,715 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 1,645 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 1,645 miles

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL 883R?

Based on 8,323 MOT tests across 736 vehicles.

89.6%
Pass Rate
470
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
736
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 31
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 27
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 25
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 22
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 20
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P777 PAF is a 2008 Harley-davidson XL 883R in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2008 Harley-davidson XL 883R models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.2% with a typical mileage of 6,708 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 XL 883R fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 31 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P777 PAF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson XL 883R typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 18 years old, this Harley-davidson XL 883R is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P777 PAF registered?

P777 PAF is a 2008 Harley-davidson XL 883R, first registered on 13 May 2008.

Is P777 PAF safe to buy?

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