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2008 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster
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19,508 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front handle bar bent ... lower on the right side
Rear swing arm bushes have slight play. will require attention soon
Drive belt slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Drive belt worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Drive belt spocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)
Rear Drive belt spocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
nearside handlebar slightly bent
Drive belt slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Drive belt worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Drive belt spocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Rear Drive belt spocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
nearside handlebar slightly bent
Drive belt worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Drive belt spocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Rear Drive belt spocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Drive belt worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Drive belt spocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Rear Drive belt spocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster?
Based on 5,468 MOT tests across 506 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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OV58 WGW is a 2008 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster in Silver with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.
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 OV58 WGW, 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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OV58 WGW is a 2008 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster, first registered on 19 December 2008.
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