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AD57 LTZ

2008 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

17,501 mi
Last recorded17,501 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster7,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD57 LTZ
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL 883L Sportster
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc
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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 17,501 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 15,231 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 13,598 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 12,602 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 11,782 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 11,330 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 11,240 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 11,058 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 10,531 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy noisy pipes (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 7,359 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 3,422 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2015 3,259 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 3,259 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 2,989 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 2,564 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 2,426 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 2,100 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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AD57 LTZ is a 2008 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 AD57 LTZ, 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 AD57 LTZ registered?

AD57 LTZ is a 2008 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster, first registered on 15 February 2008.

Is AD57 LTZ safe to buy?

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