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DA57 FPO

2008 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

16,537 mi
Last recorded16,537 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster7,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA57 FPO
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL 883L Sportster
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 16,537 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 16,502 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 16,420 miles

Belt guard missing

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 16,348 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 15,720 miles

Drive belt slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 14,697 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 14,697 miles

Central Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 14,573 miles

All direction indicators missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Handlebar mounting so insecure that steering is adversely affected (2.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2017 12,722 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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

Fail 23 Jun 2017 12,722 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 12,704 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

no indicators fitted at time of test

Pass 17 Apr 2014 12,157 miles

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

lights taped at time of test

Pass 5 Apr 2013 11,161 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 5 Apr 2012 8,397 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 5,809 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 5,809 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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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DA57 FPO is a 2008 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DA57 FPO, 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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DA57 FPO is a 2008 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster, first registered on 11 January 2008.

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