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JL08 BUD

2008 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster

Orange Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

10,156 mi
Last recorded10,156 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster7,625 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJL08 BUD
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL 883L Sportster
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 10,156 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 8,203 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 7,703 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 7,693 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 7,673 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 7,673 miles

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 7,618 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 7,618 miles

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 7 May 2019 6,654 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 6,149 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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JL08 BUD is a 2008 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster in Orange with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JL08 BUD, 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 JL08 BUD registered?

JL08 BUD is a 2008 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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