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WR08 ECA

2008 Harley Davidson Sportster

Blue Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

27,121 mi
Last recorded27,121 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Harley Davidson Sportster9,353 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR08 ECA
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelSportster
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2024 27,121 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 25,945 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2023 25,945 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 25,240 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 24,532 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 23,310 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 21,627 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 19,573 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 17,103 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 13,439 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 11,361 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

exhaust markings have been masked

Pass 3 May 2013 7,911 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 26 May 2012 7,590 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 6,920 miles

Headlamp taped over to stop dip beam kick up to offside

Fail 21 May 2011 6,920 miles

Headlamp taped over to stop dip beam kick up to offside

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson Sportster?

Based on 10,382 MOT tests across 942 vehicles.

86.4%
Pass Rate
392
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
942
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 88
reflector on motorcycle missing 59
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 56
Direction indicator not working 36
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 36
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WR08 ECA is a 2008 Harley Davidson Sportster in Blue with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2008 Harley Davidson Sportster models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.1% with a typical mileage of 9,353 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 Sportster fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 88 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WR08 ECA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson Sportster typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 18 years old, this Harley Davidson Sportster is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was WR08 ECA registered?

WR08 ECA is a 2008 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 20 May 2008.

Is WR08 ECA safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR08 ECA shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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