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2008 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster
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41,040 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
slight play in swingarm bushes
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
slight play in swingarm bushes
How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster?
Based on 5,170 MOT tests across 474 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DV08 WMY is a 2008 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster in Grey with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
Across all 2008 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 8,553 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 883 R Sportster fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 21 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DV08 WMY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was DV08 WMY registered?
DV08 WMY is a 2008 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster, first registered on 22 April 2008.
Is DV08 WMY safe to buy?
The MOT history for DV08 WMY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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