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AA08 UUE

2008 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

15,944 mi
Last recorded15,944 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster7,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 UUE
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL 883L Sportster
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc
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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 15,944 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 15,092 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 14,626 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 14,311 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 13,954 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 12,574 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 10,195 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 9,843 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 May 2017 9,364 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 9,070 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 9,070 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 22 May 2014 8,874 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 7,869 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 7,262 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 6,179 miles

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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AA08 UUE is a 2008 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster in Black 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 883L Sportster models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 7,625 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AA08 UUE, 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.

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What year was AA08 UUE registered?

AA08 UUE is a 2008 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster, first registered on 24 May 2008.

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