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M11 PYG

2008 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster

White Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

24,870 mi
Last recorded24,870 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster7,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM11 PYG
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL 883L Sportster
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 24,870 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 24,532 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 24,434 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working Rear brake switch not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2023 23,350 miles

Offside Chain guard missing *Drive belt guard ()

Pass 27 Apr 2022 22,455 miles

Drive belt guard slightly loose (6.1.7 (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 19,537 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 15,441 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 11,410 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 May 2017 7,392 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 7,358 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 6,497 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 5,768 miles

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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M11 PYG is a 2008 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster in White with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M11 PYG, 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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M11 PYG is a 2008 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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