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GV08 XPF

2008 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster

Blue Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

8,005 mi
Last recorded8,005 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster7,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 XPF
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL 883L Sportster
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 8,005 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 7,968 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 7,901 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 7,601 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 7,047 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 6,652 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 5,565 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 5,369 miles

Wheel spoke slightly corroded front and rear (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 5,104 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 4,816 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 4,202 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 4,202 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 3,021 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 2,799 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2014 2,799 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 1,856 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 1,846 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 1,846 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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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GV08 XPF is a 2008 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster in Blue with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GV08 XPF, 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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GV08 XPF is a 2008 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster, first registered on 8 May 2008.

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