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R66 MWD

2008 Harley-davidson XL 883R

Blue Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

8,958 mi
Last recorded8,958 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Harley-davidson XL 883R6,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR66 MWD
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883R
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc
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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 8,958 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2024 8,575 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 7,752 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 19 Jul 2023 7,741 miles

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

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 7,635 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 18 Jan 2022 7,572 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 6,676 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 5,491 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 5,423 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 5,347 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 5,280 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 5,193 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 5,157 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 5,124 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 4,794 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 4,361 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 3,422 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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R66 MWD is a 2008 Harley-davidson XL 883R in Blue with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 R66 MWD, 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.

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What year was R66 MWD registered?

R66 MWD is a 2008 Harley-davidson XL 883R, first registered on 15 May 2008.

Is R66 MWD safe to buy?

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