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YT58 OKM

2008 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

17,844 mi
Last recorded17,844 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster8,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT58 OKM
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883 R Sportster
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 17,844 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 17,578 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 16,541 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 14,827 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 14,775 miles

Stop lamp not working Foot operated (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Slight rotational distortion in front tyre

Pass 17 May 2021 10,986 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 10,986 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2020 9,756 miles

Front Wheel bearing feels slightly rough

Pass 22 May 2019 7,017 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 6,768 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 6,002 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 3,994 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 2,805 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 2,185 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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YT58 OKM is a 2008 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YT58 OKM, 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 YT58 OKM registered?

YT58 OKM is a 2008 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster, first registered on 19 September 2008.

Is YT58 OKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT58 OKM shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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