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L12 NED

2008 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster

White Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

7,698 mi
Last recorded7,698 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster7,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL12 NED
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL 883L Sportster
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 7,698 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 7,157 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 6,958 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 6,747 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 6,566 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 6,208 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 5,989 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 5,830 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 5,627 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 5,107 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 4,455 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 4,455 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 12 May 2014 3,801 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 3,405 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 2,710 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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L12 NED is a 2008 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster in White 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 883L Sportster models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 7,625 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 L12 NED, 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 L12 NED registered?

L12 NED is a 2008 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster, first registered on 3 April 2008.

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