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OU08 CUJ

2008 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

8,020 mi
Last recorded8,020 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster7,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU08 CUJ
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL 883L Sportster
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 28 Apr 2026 8,020 miles

Exhaust noisy

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 7,771 miles

Exhausts noisy

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 7,593 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 7,471 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2022 7,418 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 7,386 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2020 7,332 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 7,073 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 6,920 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 6,783 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 6,616 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 6,469 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 6,120 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 4,769 miles

number plate cracked

Pass 3 Jun 2011 4,702 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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OU08 CUJ is a 2008 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OU08 CUJ, 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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What year was OU08 CUJ registered?

OU08 CUJ is a 2008 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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