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OY58 UVR

2008 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster

Red Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

6,828 mi
Last recorded6,828 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster7,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY58 UVR
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL 883L Sportster
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 6,828 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 6,555 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 5,559 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 4,283 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2023 4,277 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2022 2,551 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 2,541 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 2,428 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 2,386 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 1,346 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 1,343 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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OY58 UVR is a 2008 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster in Red with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 OY58 UVR, 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 OY58 UVR registered?

OY58 UVR is a 2008 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster, first registered on 17 September 2008.

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The MOT history for OY58 UVR shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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