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VKZ 7077

2008 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,679 mi
Last recorded34,679 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster8,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVKZ 7077
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883 R Sportster
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 14 Mar 2026 34,679 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 21,397 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 20,516 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 20,504 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2021 2,028 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 18,954 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 18,901 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 18,802 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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VKZ 7077 is a 2008 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VKZ 7077, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VKZ 7077?

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What year was VKZ 7077 registered?

VKZ 7077 is a 2008 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster, first registered on 21 May 2008.

Is VKZ 7077 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VKZ 7077 shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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