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EN08 PLZ

2008 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

9,876 mi
Last recorded9,876 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster8,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN08 PLZ
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883 R Sportster
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 9,876 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2025 9,861 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2025 9,861 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 9,835 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 9,823 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 9,316 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 8,997 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 8,064 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 7,527 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 7,356 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 6,748 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 6,347 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 6,337 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 6,205 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 5,492 miles

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster?

Based on 5,170 MOT tests across 474 vehicles.

89.7%
Pass Rate
560
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
474
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 21
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 19
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 17
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 15
reflector on motorcycle missing 14
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EN08 PLZ is a 2008 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EN08 PLZ, 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 EN08 PLZ registered?

EN08 PLZ is a 2008 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster, first registered on 1 August 2008.

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