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YJ58 OBK

2008 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

15,018 mi
Last recorded15,018 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster8,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ58 OBK
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883 R Sportster
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 15,018 miles

Central Front Front tyre beginning to perish

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 14,728 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 14,276 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 13,931 miles
Pass 22 May 2021
Pass 28 May 2020 12,628 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 9,859 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 7,839 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 7,776 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 7,155 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 6,399 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2014 5,185 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 5,185 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 3,598 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 2,475 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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YJ58 OBK is a 2008 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 YJ58 OBK, 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 YJ58 OBK registered?

YJ58 OBK is a 2008 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster, first registered on 20 October 2008.

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The MOT history for YJ58 OBK shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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