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RX08 CHV

2008 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster

Silver Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

14,316 mi
Last recorded14,316 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster7,625 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX08 CHV
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL 883L Sportster
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 14,316 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 13,585 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy exhaust not standard (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 12,983 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy exhaust not standard (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 11,969 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy exhaust not standard (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 10,871 miles

Exhaust noisy exhaust not standard (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 9,283 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy exhaust not standard (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 7,825 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy exhaust not standard (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 5,136 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 5,106 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 5,106 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 5,092 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 5,083 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 5,042 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 4,879 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 4,879 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 4,370 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 1,986 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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RX08 CHV is a 2008 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster in Silver 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 RX08 CHV, 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 RX08 CHV registered?

RX08 CHV is a 2008 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster, first registered on 17 April 2008.

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The MOT history for RX08 CHV shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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