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2008 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster
MOT Status
ValidMileage
16,537 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
Drive belt slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
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))
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
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
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))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
no indicators fitted at time of test
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
lights taped at time of test
No lights fitted at time of test
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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