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AU08 HKM

2008 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

11,847 mi
Last recorded11,847 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster8,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 HKM
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883 R Sportster
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2024 11,847 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2024 11,847 miles

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 3 Jul 2024 11,847 miles

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2024 11,740 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 10,843 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 10,731 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 10,600 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 10,296 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 9,829 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 9,417 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 8,339 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 11,866 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 7,492 miles

Exhaust Noisy

Pass 28 Sep 2013 6,558 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 4,714 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 1,507 miles

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster?

Based on 5,170 MOT tests across 474 vehicles.

89.7%
Pass Rate
560
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
474
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 21
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 19
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 17
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 15
reflector on motorcycle missing 14
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AU08 HKM is a 2008 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2008 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 8,553 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 883 R Sportster fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 21 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU08 HKM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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AU08 HKM is a 2008 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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