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LE57 NNH

2008 Harley Davidson Sportster

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

25,228 mi
Last recorded25,228 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Harley Davidson Sportster9,353 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE57 NNH
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelSportster
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 25,228 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 24,578 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 24,032 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 23,114 miles

DRIVE BELT WORN

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 22,190 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 21,830 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 20,286 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 18,019 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 16,792 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 16,792 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 8,944 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 5 Aug 2016 14,804 miles

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

Front Wheel damaged significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Front Wheel fractured significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 7,259 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 12,036 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 12,036 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 4,764 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 8,421 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 8,417 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 6,988 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Aug 2011 6,965 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson Sportster?

Based on 10,382 MOT tests across 942 vehicles.

86.4%
Pass Rate
392
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
942
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 88
reflector on motorcycle missing 59
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 56
Direction indicator not working 36
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 36
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LE57 NNH is a 2008 Harley Davidson Sportster in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Harley Davidson Sportster models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.1% with a typical mileage of 9,353 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 Sportster fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 88 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LE57 NNH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson Sportster typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 18 years old, this Harley Davidson Sportster is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LE57 NNH registered?

LE57 NNH is a 2008 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 23 February 2008.

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