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2008 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster
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16,735 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)
Fork sliders could touch bottom yoke on full bump
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Fork sliders could touch bottom yoke on full bump
Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
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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EK08 HJZ is a 2008 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 EK08 HJZ, 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 EK08 HJZ registered?
EK08 HJZ is a 2008 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster, first registered on 2 April 2008.
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The MOT history for EK08 HJZ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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