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GY08 OVJ

2008 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster

Orange Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

14,415 mi
Last recorded14,415 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster8,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 OVJ
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883 R Sportster
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 14,415 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 10 Jul 2026 14,415 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2025 14,124 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2025 14,124 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 14 May 2024 13,391 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 12,222 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 10,025 miles

rear brake pads low especially inner one

Pass 23 Jun 2016 8,793 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 8,763 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Rear Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 14,049 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 8,419 miles

nearside rear passenger footrest missing

Pass 17 May 2011 6,451 miles

Offside Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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GY08 OVJ is a 2008 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster in Orange with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GY08 OVJ, 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 GY08 OVJ registered?

GY08 OVJ is a 2008 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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