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DN08 UUY

2008 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster

Silver Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

36,387 mi
Last recorded36,387 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster7,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN08 UUY
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL 883L Sportster
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2022 36,387 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 36,138 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 21,462 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 21,454 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 18,415 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 14,529 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 12,088 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 9,508 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 9,508 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 6,462 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 3,363 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 528 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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DN08 UUY is a 2008 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster in Silver with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DN08 UUY, 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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DN08 UUY is a 2008 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster, first registered on 25 July 2008.

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