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GF08 TMY

2008 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster

White Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

16,641 mi
Last recorded16,641 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster7,625 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 TMY
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL 883L Sportster
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 16,641 miles

Advise front tyre (100/90/19) starting to cracking & perished on sidewall

Pass 15 Jul 2025 16,234 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 15,671 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 13,818 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 14 Jul 2023 13,818 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 13,642 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 13,022 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 12,420 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 12,418 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 12,418 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 6,816 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 5,209 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2012 5,200 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 4 May 2011 735 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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GF08 TMY is a 2008 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster in White with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GF08 TMY, 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 GF08 TMY registered?

GF08 TMY is a 2008 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster, first registered on 12 May 2008.

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