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AV08 XCM

2008 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster

Blue Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

5,908 mi
Last recorded5,908 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster7,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 XCM
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL 883L Sportster
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 5,908 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 5,703 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 28 Jul 2025 5,703 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 5,205 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 5,150 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 5,068 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 4,995 miles

Front Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear Swinging Arm Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 4,836 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 4,111 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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AV08 XCM is a 2008 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster in Blue with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AV08 XCM, 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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AV08 XCM is a 2008 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster, first registered on 21 June 2008.

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