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GY58 KZS

2008 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster

Blue Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

17,777 mi
Last recorded17,777 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster8,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY58 KZS
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883 R Sportster
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 17,777 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 17,349 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 16,895 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 16,413 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 15,506 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 14,531 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2019 13,437 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2018 13,259 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 12,999 miles

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Mar 2016 12,799 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 12,799 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.2b)

Rear Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 11,482 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 8,986 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 7,531 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 6,448 miles

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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GY58 KZS is a 2008 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster in Blue with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GY58 KZS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GY58 KZS registered?

GY58 KZS is a 2008 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster, first registered on 30 October 2008.

Is GY58 KZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY58 KZS shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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