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AJ58 FOU

2008 Harley Davidson Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

32,243 mi
Last recorded32,243 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Harley Davidson Sportster9,353 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ58 FOU
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelSportster
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 32,243 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 32,099 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 31,954 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 31,880 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 19 Aug 2022 31,880 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 31,661 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 31,589 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 31,208 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 30,928 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 30,698 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 30,405 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 30,405 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 29,633 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 24,104 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 20,191 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2011 15,011 miles

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson Sportster?

Based on 10,382 MOT tests across 942 vehicles.

86.4%
Pass Rate
392
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
942
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 88
reflector on motorcycle missing 59
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 56
Direction indicator not working 36
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 36
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AJ58 FOU is a 2008 Harley Davidson Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2008 Harley Davidson Sportster models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.1% with a typical mileage of 9,353 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 Sportster fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 88 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ58 FOU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson Sportster typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 18 years old, this Harley Davidson Sportster is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AJ58 FOU registered?

AJ58 FOU is a 2008 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 10 November 2008.

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