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MX08 BFU

2008 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster

Red Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

12,499 mi
Last recorded12,499 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster7,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX08 BFU
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL 883L Sportster
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 12,499 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 12,405 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 12,160 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 12,016 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 30 May 2023 12,016 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 11,699 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 11,280 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 10,330 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 9,936 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 9,936 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 9,246 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 6,980 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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MX08 BFU is a 2008 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster in Red with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MX08 BFU, 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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MX08 BFU is a 2008 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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