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OY58 UWD

2008 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster

Blue Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

29,701 mi
Last recorded29,701 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster7,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY58 UWD
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL 883L Sportster
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2022 29,701 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 29,681 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2020 26,286 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 21,405 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 16,933 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 12,581 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 8,837 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 7,982 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Aug 2015 7,975 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 6,206 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 5,608 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 4,945 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 3,675 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 UWD is a 2008 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster in Blue with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 OY58 UWD, 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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OY58 UWD is a 2008 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster, first registered on 20 October 2008.

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