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YR58 MPY

2008 Harley-davidson XL 883R

Orange Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

9,067 mi
Last recorded9,067 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Harley-davidson XL 883R6,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR58 MPY
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883R
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 9,067 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 8,594 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 May 2023 8,346 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 7,449 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 7,444 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 7,444 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 7,233 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 6,847 miles

after market silencers fitted.

Fail 10 Sep 2019 6,831 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working dose not work on rear brake peddle. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

after market silencers fitted.

Pass 11 Sep 2018 6,225 miles

Non standard silencer fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2017 5,438 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 4,876 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 4,256 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 3,569 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 2,966 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 2,126 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 908 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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YR58 MPY is a 2008 Harley-davidson XL 883R in Orange with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YR58 MPY, 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 YR58 MPY registered?

YR58 MPY is a 2008 Harley-davidson XL 883R, first registered on 10 October 2008.

Is YR58 MPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR58 MPY shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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