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2008 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster
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14,415 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Offside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
rear brake pads low especially inner one
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)
nearside rear passenger footrest missing
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.
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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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GY08 OVJ is a 2008 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster, first registered on 1 April 2008.
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