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2008 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster
MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
15,707 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
front mud guard missing
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
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster?
Based on 6,660 MOT tests across 669 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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