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SO08 VCD

2008 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

14,342 mi
Last recorded14,342 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster7,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO08 VCD
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL 883L Sportster
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 22 Aug 2025 14,342 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 9,509 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 8,981 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 8,190 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 8,151 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 8,040 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2019 7,895 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 7,757 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 7,377 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 6,903 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2015 6,453 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 5,893 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 4,932 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 4,263 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 3,548 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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SO08 VCD 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 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SO08 VCD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SO08 VCD registered?

SO08 VCD is a 2008 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster, first registered on 29 August 2008.

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