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SD58 DFN

2008 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

43,693 mi
Last recorded43,693 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster7,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD58 DFN
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL 883L Sportster
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 43,693 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

rear number plate slightly reduced in size

Fail 5 Jan 2026 43,693 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe leaking (1.1.11 (b)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

rear number plate slightly reduced in size

Pass 10 Apr 2021 42,315 miles

Central Front Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both lower mainframe tubes rusting ! under engine ,due to paint missing!! treatment and painting will prevent these becoming a failure item in the future (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Central Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear swinging arm rusting!! ,treatment and painting will prevent this becoming a failure item in the future (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened light scoring (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 41,322 miles

Central Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded rust treatment now will prevent it becoming a failure item in the future (5.2.2 (d))

Central Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded rust treatment now will prevent it becoming a failure item in future (5.2.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened some scoring (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Mar 2020 41,322 miles

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

Central Front Stop lamp not working when brake lever is applied (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Stop lamp not working when rear brake pedal is applied (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases both down pipe gaskets blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition joints loose and blowing(gaskets) on silencers to down pipe (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded rust treatment now will prevent it becoming a failure item in the future (5.2.2 (d))

Central Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded rust treatment now will prevent it becoming a failure item in future (5.2.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened some scoring (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 31,505 miles

Central Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded attention required to avoid further degradation (5.2.2 (d))

Central Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded attention required to avoid further degradation (5.2.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn unevenly on o/s of centre of tyre centre groove due to being ridden with incorrect pressure at some time (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 31,505 miles

Central Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded attention required to avoid further degradation (5.2.2 (d))

Central Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded attention required to avoid further degradation (5.2.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn unevenly on o/s of centre of tyre centre groove due to being ridden with incorrect pressure at some time (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 2,347 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 23,519 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey Rear Cylinder Exhaust Blow at flange (7.1.1b)

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

Fail 23 Jan 2017 23,515 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 150/80/16 (4.1.3(ii))

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey Rear Cylinder Exhaust Blow at flange (7.1.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 17,247 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 16,026 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 15,667 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 11,301 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 7,845 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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SD58 DFN is a 2008 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SD58 DFN, 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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SD58 DFN is a 2008 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster, first registered on 29 October 2008.

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