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WR08 FOA

2008 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

8,830 mi
Last recorded8,830 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster8,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR08 FOA
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883 R Sportster
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 8,830 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 8,792 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 8,688 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 8,555 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 25 Sep 2021 8,553 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2015 8,508 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 8,180 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

front tyre small cut in thread

Fail 13 Apr 2012 7,904 miles

Drive belt slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

rear tyre 2mm thread

Pass 13 Apr 2012 7,904 miles

Drive belt slightly loose (6.2.1d)

rear tyre 2mm thread

Pass 16 Apr 2011 5,640 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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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WR08 FOA is a 2008 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WR08 FOA, 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 WR08 FOA registered?

WR08 FOA is a 2008 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster, first registered on 25 April 2008.

Is WR08 FOA safe to buy?

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