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LX08 BHP

2008 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster

Blue Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

21,588 mi
Last recorded21,588 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster7,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX08 BHP
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL 883L Sportster
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2024 21,588 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 20,540 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 20,315 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 18,687 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 18,606 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 17,620 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 15,853 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 15,064 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 13,238 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 11,522 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 9,584 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 9,079 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 9,079 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 7,625 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 7,608 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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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LX08 BHP is a 2008 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster in Blue with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 LX08 BHP, 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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LX08 BHP is a 2008 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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