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DA08 VNS

2008 Harley Davidson Sportster

Silver Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

25,622 mi
Last recorded25,622 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Harley Davidson Sportster9,353 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 VNS
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelSportster
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 25,622 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2026 25,622 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate incorrect wrong colour (0.1 (c))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 24,929 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 24,019 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2024 23,975 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2023 23,377 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 22,947 miles

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

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

front tyre pressure feels low but not excessively

Fail 14 Jul 2022 22,947 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

front tyre pressure feels low but not excessively

Pass 10 Oct 2020 22,670 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 22,577 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 7,596 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 22,405 miles

Central Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 22,236 miles

Front Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 21,879 miles

exhaust noisey

Fail 19 Mar 2016 21,879 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

exhaust noisey

Pass 12 Mar 2015 21,722 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 7 Mar 2015 21,722 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 22 Aug 2013 21,214 miles

Exhaust noisey

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

Pass 18 Aug 2012 20,401 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

exhaust noisy

Pass 2 Aug 2011 19,406 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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DA08 VNS is a 2008 Harley Davidson Sportster in Silver with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DA08 VNS, 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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DA08 VNS is a 2008 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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