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YJ08 LCA

2008 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster

Silver Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

11,410 mi
Last recorded11,410 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster8,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ08 LCA
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883 R Sportster
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 22 Sep 2025 11,410 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 May 2024 10,533 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 9,489 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 9,471 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 9,060 miles

Front front brake soft

Pass 24 Mar 2016 7,658 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 6,603 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 6,330 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 6,016 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 5,438 miles

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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YJ08 LCA is a 2008 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster in Silver with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YJ08 LCA, 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 YJ08 LCA?

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What year was YJ08 LCA registered?

YJ08 LCA is a 2008 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster, first registered on 21 April 2008.

Is YJ08 LCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ08 LCA shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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