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OE08 KWW

2008 Harley Davidson Sportster

Blue Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

17,837 mi
Last recorded17,837 miles
Recorded on15 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Harley Davidson Sportster9,353 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE08 KWW
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelSportster
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2023 17,837 miles

Belt guard missing

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Drive belt pulley slight worn

Pass 10 May 2022 17,751 miles

Drive belt slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

rear belt pulley damaged

Fail 5 May 2022 17,744 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Drive belt slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

rear belt pulley damaged

Pass 24 Sep 2020 17,531 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 17,010 miles
Fail 25 May 2019 17,005 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 May 2018 14,197 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 12,510 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 8,014 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 5,178 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 4,998 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 23,383 miles

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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OE08 KWW is a 2008 Harley Davidson Sportster in Blue 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 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 OE08 KWW, 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 OE08 KWW registered?

OE08 KWW is a 2008 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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