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2008 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster
MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
18,296 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS
Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a) DANGEROUS
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
lights,mirror.etc been removed from vehicle day time mot carried out[show bike]
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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EX08 ZXH is a 2008 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 EX08 ZXH, 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 ZXH registered?
EX08 ZXH is a 2008 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster, first registered on 3 March 2008.
Is EX08 ZXH safe to buy?
The MOT history for EX08 ZXH shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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