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YT58 XLS

2008 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

4,186 mi
Last recorded4,186 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 2008 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster7,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT58 XLS
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL 883L Sportster
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 4,186 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2017 4,173 miles

Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Drive belt lightly rubbing (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 May 2016 4,055 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 4,055 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Fail 20 May 2015 3,688 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 20 May 2015 3,688 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 3,495 miles

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster?

Based on 5,468 MOT tests across 506 vehicles.

89.2%
Pass Rate
473
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
506
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 34
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 20
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 18
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 14
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YT58 XLS is a 2008 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2008 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 7,625 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 883L Sportster fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YT58 XLS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YT58 XLS registered?

YT58 XLS is a 2008 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster, first registered on 4 September 2008.

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The MOT history for YT58 XLS shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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