Free Car Check
2008 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster
MOT Status
ValidMileage
38,122 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear reflector missing Missing rear reflector (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
swinging arm bushes have free play
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
swinging arm bushes have free play
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster?
Based on 5,170 MOT tests across 474 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
HX58 DLJ is a 2008 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 HX58 DLJ, 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
How do I check the history of HX58 DLJ?
You can check the full history of HX58 DLJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was HX58 DLJ registered?
HX58 DLJ is a 2008 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster, first registered on 17 October 2008.
Is HX58 DLJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for HX58 DLJ shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does HX58 DLJ have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on HX58 DLJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.