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DA08 PPX

2008 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2024
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

15,601 mi
Last recorded15,601 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster7,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 PPX
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL 883L Sportster
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc
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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2023 15,601 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 12,893 miles

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

Front slight splits on side wall

Rear slight wet on top of belt

Fail 1 Jun 2022 12,893 miles

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

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

Front slight splits on side wall

Rear slight wet on top of belt

Pass 7 Sep 2020 9,858 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 8,079 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 3,998 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 3,980 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 3,975 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 3,909 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 3,813 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 3,767 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 3,702 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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DA08 PPX is a 2008 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 DA08 PPX, 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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DA08 PPX is a 2008 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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