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RK08 GWP

2008 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,968 mi
Last recorded17,968 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster7,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK08 GWP
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL 883L Sportster
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc
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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 29 Jun 2026 17,968 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 17,599 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 17,412 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 17,010 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 16,381 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 15,038 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 14,301 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 13,702 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim o side front bead edge bent (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2016 11,592 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 8,953 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 8,417 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 6,352 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 4,124 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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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RK08 GWP is a 2008 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RK08 GWP, 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 RK08 GWP registered?

RK08 GWP is a 2008 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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