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T6 BYK

2008 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

6,433 mi
Last recorded6,433 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster7,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT6 BYK
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL 883L Sportster
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2024 6,433 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 6,239 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 5,768 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 5,348 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 5,348 miles

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 4,233 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 2,748 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 1,184 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 1,126 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake linkage clevis joint slightly worn (3.2.A1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 1,021 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 725 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 659 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Aug 2011 659 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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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T6 BYK is a 2008 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 T6 BYK, 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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T6 BYK is a 2008 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster, first registered on 4 August 2008.

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