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EX08 ZXG

2008 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

25,250 mi
Last recorded25,250 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster8,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 ZXG
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883 R Sportster
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 25,250 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 24,419 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 22,915 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 21,744 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2023 21,744 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 20,795 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 19,269 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 18,591 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 18,447 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 18,336 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 18,180 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 17,915 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 17,072 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 15,229 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 12,902 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 11,280 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 8,554 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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EX08 ZXG is a 2008 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 EX08 ZXG, 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 EX08 ZXG registered?

EX08 ZXG is a 2008 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster, first registered on 10 March 2008.

Is EX08 ZXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX08 ZXG shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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