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PJ08 UMS

2008 Harley Davidson XL883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

43,685 mi
Last recorded43,685 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Harley Davidson XL8838,933 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ08 UMS
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL883
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 43,685 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 42,486 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2025 42,486 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc insecure (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 24,854 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 21,054 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 14,384 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 1 Nov 2019 14,363 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 4,928 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 4,577 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 4,103 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 4,075 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 May 2015 4,038 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 3,914 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 3,293 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 3,142 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 2,631 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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PJ08 UMS is a 2008 Harley Davidson XL883 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 PJ08 UMS, 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 PJ08 UMS registered?

PJ08 UMS is a 2008 Harley Davidson XL883, first registered on 10 May 2008.

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