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AV58 EPK

2008 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

26,097 mi
Last recorded26,097 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster8,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV58 EPK
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883 R Sportster
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 26,097 miles

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 13 Jan 2026 26,097 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 25,667 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2023 25,349 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 25,227 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 23,786 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 23,562 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 22,609 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 20,611 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 26 Mar 2016 17,561 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 14,015 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 11,452 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 10,061 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2012 9,411 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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AV58 EPK is a 2008 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AV58 EPK, 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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AV58 EPK is a 2008 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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