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SK58 YYP

2008 Harley Davidson XL883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

16,513 mi
Last recorded16,513 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Harley Davidson XL8838,933 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK58 YYP
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL883
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 16,513 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 16,211 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 15,722 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 15,392 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Jul 2022 15,391 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 15,304 miles

Engine has a minor oil leak

Fail 19 Apr 2021 15,304 miles

Direction indicator not working x4 (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Engine has a minor oil leak

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2020 15,026 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 14,424 miles

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 14,424 miles

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Throttle operating incorrectly sticking (6.2.1f)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 14,309 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2017 14,307 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 13,586 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2016 13,586 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 12,010 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 10,480 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 9,055 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 7,950 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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SK58 YYP is a 2008 Harley Davidson XL883 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SK58 YYP, 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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SK58 YYP is a 2008 Harley Davidson XL883, first registered on 19 September 2008.

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