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YR58 HYA

2008 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster

Orange Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

4,095 mi
Last recorded4,095 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster8,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR58 HYA
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883 R Sportster
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc
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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 6 Aug 2025 4,095 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 3,939 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 3,781 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 3,060 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 1,871 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 1,669 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 1,593 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 1,470 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 788 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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YR58 HYA is a 2008 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster in Orange with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 YR58 HYA, 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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How do I check the history of YR58 HYA?

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What year was YR58 HYA registered?

YR58 HYA is a 2008 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster, first registered on 1 October 2008.

Is YR58 HYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR58 HYA shows 9 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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