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LY58 PWN

2008 Harley Davidson Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

14,684 mi
Last recorded14,684 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Harley Davidson Sportster9,353 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY58 PWN
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelSportster
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 14,684 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 14,134 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2023 14,105 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 9 Jun 2023 14,101 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 13,047 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2021 12,691 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 11 May 2019 11,574 miles

Bottom yoke is broken/lock stock is broken/missing.

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

Pass 12 May 2018 10,182 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre is wearing un-evenly.

Offside Steering lock stop is broken/missing.

Fail 11 May 2018 10,180 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre is wearing un-evenly.

Offside Steering lock stop is broken/missing.

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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LY58 PWN is a 2008 Harley Davidson Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LY58 PWN, 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 LY58 PWN registered?

LY58 PWN is a 2008 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 21 October 2008.

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