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YT58 XLK

2008 Harley-davidson XL 883R

Blue Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

15,995 mi
Last recorded15,995 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Harley-davidson XL 883R6,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT58 XLK
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883R
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 15,995 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2024 15,212 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 14,553 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 13,725 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 12,787 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 11,997 miles

exhaust blow just acceptable

Pass 17 Apr 2019 10,572 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 May 2018 9,745 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey BORDERLINE! (7.1.1b)

Fail 9 May 2018 9,745 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey BORDERLINE! (7.1.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 9,495 miles

Central Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey front header pipe blowing slightly (7.1.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 8,827 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 8,300 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 7,327 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 6,146 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 4,917 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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YT58 XLK is a 2008 Harley-davidson XL 883R in Blue 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 YT58 XLK, 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 YT58 XLK registered?

YT58 XLK is a 2008 Harley-davidson XL 883R, first registered on 2 October 2008.

Is YT58 XLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT58 XLK 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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