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VE58 YNL

2008 Harley Davidson XL883

Black Petrol 833cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

27,012 mi
Last recorded27,012 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Harley Davidson XL8838,933 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE58 YNL
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL883
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine833cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 27,012 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 5 Mar 2026 27,008 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect Lens inverted (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 24,989 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 22,961 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 22,916 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 22,604 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 20,691 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 17,533 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 17,527 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 13,454 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 10,892 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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VE58 YNL is a 2008 Harley Davidson XL883 in Black with a 833cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VE58 YNL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VE58 YNL registered?

VE58 YNL is a 2008 Harley Davidson XL883, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is VE58 YNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE58 YNL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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