CarVerify

Free Car Check

WV58 LVC

2008 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

18,741 mi
Last recorded18,741 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster8,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Harley-davidson
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV58 LVC
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883 R Sportster
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 18,741 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 16,935 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2024 16,935 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 16,656 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 16,620 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 16,274 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 13,100 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 9,055 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 9,041 miles

Drive belt slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front brake dragging slightly

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 9,017 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 8,971 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 8,971 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2012 8,959 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 8,250 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 8,244 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

front brake pads worn unevenly

front tyre worn unevenly

number plate screw missing

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
Full Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

WV58 LVC is a 2008 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 WV58 LVC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WV58 LVC?

You can check the full history of WV58 LVC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WV58 LVC registered?

WV58 LVC is a 2008 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is WV58 LVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV58 LVC shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WV58 LVC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on WV58 LVC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.