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LB57 BHA

2008 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

27,852 mi
Last recorded27,852 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2017
Typical for 2008 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster8,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB57 BHA
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883 R Sportster
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2017 27,852 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 27,852 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2016 21,401 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 15,036 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 14,148 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 14,148 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 13 Feb 2014 12,107 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 10,255 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 10,254 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Gear selector lever

Pass 6 Jan 2011 6,583 miles

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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LB57 BHA is a 2008 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LB57 BHA, 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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LB57 BHA is a 2008 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster, first registered on 2 February 2008.

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