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HX58 DLJ

2008 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,122 mi
Last recorded38,122 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

RegistrationHX58 DLJ
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883 R Sportster
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 38,122 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2026 38,122 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2026 37,246 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2026 37,246 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 29 May 2025 35,964 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 35,921 miles

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))

Pass 28 May 2024 34,844 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 33,162 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2021 33,162 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 28,757 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 26,358 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 23,239 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 20,227 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 16,310 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 15,130 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 15,130 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 12,480 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 10,289 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 8,408 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 6,753 miles

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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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.

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What year was HX58 DLJ registered?

HX58 DLJ is a 2008 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster, first registered on 17 October 2008.

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