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NG08 LDY

2008 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster

Maroon Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

27,423 mi
Last recorded27,423 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster7,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG08 LDY
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL 883L Sportster
Year2008
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc
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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 27,423 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 27,356 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 27,347 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 27,228 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 27,228 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 27,112 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 26,567 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 25,594 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 23,882 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 23,202 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 22,787 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 21,888 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 20,819 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 19,171 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 16,260 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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NG08 LDY is a 2008 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster in Maroon with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 NG08 LDY, 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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NG08 LDY is a 2008 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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