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HX08 XZV

2008 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

4,022 mi
Last recorded4,022 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster7,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX08 XZV
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL 883L Sportster
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2021 4,022 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 3,918 miles

Lower small oil leak from under engine

Fail 16 Jun 2020 3,918 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Lower small oil leak from under engine

Pass 24 Feb 2018 3,835 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 May 2016 3,750 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Apr 2016 3,732 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired reflector unit appears to be fitted incorrectly which has distorted the beam pattern (1.2.3a)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 2,896 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 2,049 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 1,238 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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HX08 XZV is a 2008 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HX08 XZV, 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 HX08 XZV registered?

HX08 XZV is a 2008 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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The MOT history for HX08 XZV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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