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M8 NPU

2008 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster

Red Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

8,054 mi
Last recorded8,054 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster8,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM8 NPU
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883 R Sportster
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 8,054 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 31 Mar 2025 8,054 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 7,852 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 7,548 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 7,208 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 6,853 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 May 2016 6,837 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 5,700 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 5,055 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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M8 NPU is a 2008 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster in Red with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 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 M8 NPU, 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.

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What year was M8 NPU registered?

M8 NPU is a 2008 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is M8 NPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M8 NPU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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