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YJ08 LFM

2008 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

12,281 mi
Last recorded12,281 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Harley-davidson Xlh 8838,121 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ08 LFM
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 12,281 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 12,023 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2024 12,023 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 11,659 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 11,450 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 11,131 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 10,106 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 8,377 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 8,143 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 6,765 miles

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 13 Feb 2018 6,764 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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 16 Feb 2017 5,240 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 3,362 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 2,949 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 2,472 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 2,164 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 1,854 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 1,521 miles

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson Xlh 883?

Based on 47,203 MOT tests across 3,976 vehicles.

88.8%
Pass Rate
432
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
3,976
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 217
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 169
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 150
reflector on motorcycle missing 145
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 135
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YJ08 LFM is a 2008 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2008 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.8% with a typical mileage of 8,121 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 Xlh 883 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 217 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YJ08 LFM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson Xlh 883 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 18 years old, this Harley-davidson Xlh 883 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YJ08 LFM registered?

YJ08 LFM is a 2008 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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The MOT history for YJ08 LFM shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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