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EO08 HKP

2008 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster

White Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

39,280 mi
Last recorded39,280 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster7,625 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO08 HKP
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL 883L Sportster
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 39,280 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 37,005 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 34,686 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 31,460 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 28,705 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 28,589 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 28,475 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 26,102 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 26,082 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 24,054 miles

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 24,054 miles

Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 21,460 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 18,640 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 15,720 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 13,195 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 12,800 miles

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 12,800 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 9,050 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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EO08 HKP is a 2008 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster in White with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EO08 HKP, 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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What year was EO08 HKP registered?

EO08 HKP is a 2008 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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