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YN08 EAA

2008 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

3,998 mi
Last recorded3,998 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster8,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN08 EAA
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883 R Sportster
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 3,998 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 3,935 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 3,700 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 3,700 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 3,234 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 2,741 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 2,525 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 2,427 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 2,284 miles

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 2,284 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 1,504 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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YN08 EAA is a 2008 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YN08 EAA, 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

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What year was YN08 EAA registered?

YN08 EAA is a 2008 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is YN08 EAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YN08 EAA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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