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WR08 MXC

2008 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

20,952 mi
Last recorded20,952 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster7,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR08 MXC
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL 883L Sportster
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 20,952 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 20,766 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2025 20,766 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 20,301 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 18,935 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 18,460 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 17,172 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

drive belt guard missing

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 18 Jul 2019 27,634 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

drive belt guard missing

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 6 Aug 2018 24,577 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 13,569 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 11,209 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 10,346 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 10,201 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 9,429 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 8,844 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 7,929 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 25 May 2011 7,929 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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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WR08 MXC is a 2008 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 WR08 MXC, 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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What year was WR08 MXC registered?

WR08 MXC is a 2008 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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