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YJ08 LBV

2008 Harley-davidson XL 883R

Red Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Harley-davidson XL 883R6,708 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ08 LBV
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883R
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025
Pass 30 Apr 2024 10,516 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 10,047 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2022 9,909 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 9,608 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 9,062 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 9,037 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Jan 2018 9,037 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2017 8,999 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 8,491 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 7,966 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 7,943 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 7,045 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 5,730 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 3,831 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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YJ08 LBV is a 2008 Harley-davidson XL 883R in Red with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YJ08 LBV, 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 YJ08 LBV registered?

YJ08 LBV is a 2008 Harley-davidson XL 883R, first registered on 9 July 2008.

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The MOT history for YJ08 LBV shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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