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YR58 MPE

2008 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

7,703 mi
Last recorded7,703 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 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 MPE
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883 R Sportster
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 7,703 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 7,442 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 8 Jul 2024 7,442 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 6,379 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 May 2022 4,700 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 3,983 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 3,169 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 2,997 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 2,997 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Fail 18 Jun 2014 2,860 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 2,860 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 MPE 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 72.7%.

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 YR58 MPE, 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 YR58 MPE registered?

YR58 MPE is a 2008 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster, first registered on 24 October 2008.

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The MOT history for YR58 MPE shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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