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E8 KSL

2008 Harley-davidson XL 883R

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

18,586 mi
Last recorded18,586 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Harley-davidson XL 883R6,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE8 KSL
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883R
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 24 Apr 2026 18,586 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 18,484 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 17,464 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 16,440 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 15,489 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 14,337 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2015 13,196 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2014 12,081 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 7,796 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 7,500 miles

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL 883R?

Based on 8,323 MOT tests across 736 vehicles.

89.6%
Pass Rate
470
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
736
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 31
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 27
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 25
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 22
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 20
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E8 KSL is a 2008 Harley-davidson XL 883R in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2008 Harley-davidson XL 883R models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.2% with a typical mileage of 6,708 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Harley-davidson XL 883R fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 31 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E8 KSL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson XL 883R typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 18 years old, this Harley-davidson XL 883R is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E8 KSL registered?

E8 KSL is a 2008 Harley-davidson XL 883R, first registered on 7 November 2008.

Is E8 KSL safe to buy?

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