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SL58 URD

2008 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster

Silver Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

7,573 mi
Last recorded7,573 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster8,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL58 URD
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883 R Sportster
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 7,573 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 7,467 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2024 7,461 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working rearbrake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 6,513 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 5,106 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 4,163 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 4,162 miles

Exhaust loud

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity reduced LED (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 4,004 miles

Offside Rear Indicator (LED) lamp weak

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 3,110 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2015 2,473 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

no front mudguard fitted at time of test

Pass 17 Jun 2015 2,473 miles

no front mudguard fitted at time of test

Fail 19 Jun 2014 1,355 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 1,355 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 1,321 miles

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster?

Based on 5,170 MOT tests across 474 vehicles.

89.7%
Pass Rate
560
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
474
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 21
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 19
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 17
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 15
reflector on motorcycle missing 14
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SL58 URD is a 2008 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster in Silver with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2008 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 8,553 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 883 R Sportster fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 21 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SL58 URD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SL58 URD registered?

SL58 URD is a 2008 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster, first registered on 11 December 2008.

Is SL58 URD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL58 URD shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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