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PJ08 OXZ

2008 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

10,753 mi
Last recorded10,753 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster7,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ08 OXZ
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL 883L Sportster
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 10,753 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 10,475 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 9,527 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 9,515 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 8,959 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 8,765 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 8,663 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 7,678 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 7,267 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 6,419 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 5,710 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 4,930 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 4,346 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 4,130 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 2,630 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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PJ08 OXZ 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 93.3%.

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 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 PJ08 OXZ, 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 PJ08 OXZ registered?

PJ08 OXZ is a 2008 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster, first registered on 1 June 2008.

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