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2008 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster
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39,317 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
exhaust note is high in loudness and volume but comparable motor cycle with standard exhaust is not available for loudness comparison
front brake lever has to be pushed away from handle bar after use to turn out stop lamps otherwise stop lamps remain lit
rear brake pads getting low
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS
Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c) DANGEROUS
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) DANGEROUS
Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster?
Based on 5,170 MOT tests across 474 vehicles.
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YJ58 OBV is a 2008 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 YJ58 OBV, 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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YJ58 OBV is a 2008 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster, first registered on 1 October 2008.
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