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DE08 DFY

2008 Harley Davidson Sportster

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

13,614 mi
Last recorded13,614 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Harley Davidson Sportster9,353 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 DFY
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelSportster
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 13,614 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute Front and rear . (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2025 12,560 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 10,888 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 9,353 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 9,347 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 8,783 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 8,472 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 6,758 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 5,946 miles
Fail 6 May 2017 5,946 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 5 May 2016 5,013 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 3,990 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 22 May 2015 3,990 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 3,471 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 3,289 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 2,727 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 2,185 miles

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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DE08 DFY is a 2008 Harley Davidson Sportster in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 DE08 DFY, 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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What year was DE08 DFY registered?

DE08 DFY is a 2008 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 9 July 2008.

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