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RK08 NTN

2008 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster

Silver Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

15,707 mi
Last recorded15,707 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster8,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK08 NTN
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL883C Sportster
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2023 15,707 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 15,560 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Indicator tell tale missing MAIN BEAM (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2022 15,560 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Indicator tell tale missing MAIN BEAM (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 14,778 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 14,646 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 12,158 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 11,784 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 11,587 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 10,652 miles

front mud guard missing

Fail 13 Feb 2014 10,650 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

front mud guard missing

Pass 17 Jan 2013 8,580 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 13 Jan 2012 4,908 miles

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster?

Based on 6,660 MOT tests across 669 vehicles.

88.8%
Pass Rate
514
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
669
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 37
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 34
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 30
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 24
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 19
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RK08 NTN is a 2008 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster in Silver with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 8,474 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 XL883C Sportster fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RK08 NTN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 18 years old, this Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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RK08 NTN is a 2008 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster, first registered on 13 April 2008.

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