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R666 MSB

2008 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster

Red Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

16,272 mi
Last recorded16,272 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster7,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR666 MSB
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL 883L Sportster
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 16,272 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 15,194 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 14,030 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 12,775 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 9,845 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 9,845 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 7,697 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 7,198 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 6,304 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 6,026 miles
Fail 13 May 2017 6,026 miles

Rear Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Pass 23 May 2016 5,216 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 May 2015 5,025 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 4,818 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 4,301 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 4,025 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 3,430 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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R666 MSB is a 2008 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster in Red with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 R666 MSB, 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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R666 MSB is a 2008 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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