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WV58 LUP

2008 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster

Blue Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

19,839 mi
Last recorded19,839 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster7,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV58 LUP
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL 883L Sportster
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 19,839 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 19,299 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 18,893 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 17,645 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 16,823 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 27 Jun 2022 16,818 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 16,043 miles

Rear Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 15,835 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 14,394 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 14,394 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies from rear (1.3.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 11,104 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 10,267 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 2 Sep 2013 9,048 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 8,378 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 6,270 miles

rear tyre nearly at wear limit .

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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WV58 LUP is a 2008 Harley Davidson XL 883L 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 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 WV58 LUP, 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 WV58 LUP registered?

WV58 LUP is a 2008 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster, first registered on 5 September 2008.

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