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SF58 FON

2008 Harley Davidson XL883

Orange Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

15,504 mi
Last recorded15,504 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Harley Davidson XL8838,933 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF58 FON
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL883
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 15,504 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases minor leak from front cylinder manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 16 Apr 2026 15,504 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases minor leak from front cylinder manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 14,198 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2025 14,198 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2023 12,206 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit reartyre worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 10,590 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 9,261 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 6,785 miles
Pass 27 May 2019 3,081 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 717 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 717 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2015 281 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 235 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 217 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 24 May 2012 217 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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SF58 FON is a 2008 Harley Davidson XL883 in Orange with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SF58 FON, 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 SF58 FON registered?

SF58 FON is a 2008 Harley Davidson XL883, first registered on 2 September 2008.

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