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WP08 OUC

2008 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

10,059 mi
Last recorded10,059 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster8,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP08 OUC
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883 R Sportster
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 10,059 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Under bottom yoke. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened Fork stanchions have slight pitting. Seals not leaking. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2026 10,059 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Under bottom yoke. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened Fork stanchions have slight pitting. Seals not leaking. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 9,990 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 9,426 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 8,910 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 7,364 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 5,364 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 1,839 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

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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WP08 OUC 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 87.5%.

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 WP08 OUC, 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 WP08 OUC registered?

WP08 OUC is a 2008 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster, first registered on 20 June 2008.

Is WP08 OUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP08 OUC shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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