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KX08 EVL

2008 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

13,732 mi
Last recorded13,732 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster7,625 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX08 EVL
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL 883L Sportster
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 13,732 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 13,629 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 13,399 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 10,717 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 10,184 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 10,178 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2019 7,974 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 7,855 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 7,842 miles

Rear Brake grabbing severely metal on metal (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort disc scored and pads below 1mm (metal on metal) (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick gone throw pad and brake piston is rubbing the disc (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 6,246 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2015 3,373 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 2,889 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 2,023 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 2,023 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 1,365 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 1,050 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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KX08 EVL is a 2008 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 KX08 EVL, 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 KX08 EVL registered?

KX08 EVL is a 2008 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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