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A6 KMR

2008 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

14,321 mi
Last recorded14,321 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster7,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 KMR
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL 883L Sportster
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 14,321 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 18 Jun 2025 13,814 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 13,158 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 11,482 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 11,135 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2021 10,660 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 10,546 miles

Rear Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 9,829 miles

Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 4 Jul 2019 9,829 miles

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

Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 5 Jul 2018 9,483 miles

Exhaust slightly noisy

Fail 5 Jul 2018 9,483 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust slightly noisy

Pass 6 Jul 2017 9,109 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 8,619 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 7,574 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 6,543 miles

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 6,543 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 4,995 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Jul 2012 3,583 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 3,583 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster?

Based on 5,468 MOT tests across 506 vehicles.

89.2%
Pass Rate
473
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
506
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 34
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 20
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 18
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 14
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A6 KMR is a 2008 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2008 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 7,625 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 883L Sportster fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A6 KMR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A6 KMR registered?

A6 KMR is a 2008 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster, first registered on 4 July 2008.

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