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LX58 BDO

2008 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

21,483 mi
Last recorded21,483 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster8,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX58 BDO
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883 R Sportster
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc
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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 31 Mar 2026 21,483 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 21,409 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 21,375 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 21,108 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 20,617 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 20,003 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2020 19,628 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 19,264 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 18,755 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 10,452 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 8,835 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 8,502 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 8,141 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 7,686 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 6,308 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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LX58 BDO is a 2008 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LX58 BDO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LX58 BDO registered?

LX58 BDO is a 2008 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster, first registered on 18 September 2008.

Is LX58 BDO safe to buy?

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