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SM08 MWE

2008 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

20,425 mi
Last recorded20,425 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster8,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 MWE
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883 R Sportster
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc
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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 20,425 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 19,374 miles

Brake binding but not excessively Both front and rear brakes (1.2.1 (f))

Drive belt slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2025 19,367 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake binding but not excessively Both front and rear brakes (1.2.1 (f))

Drive belt slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 18,385 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 18,312 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 18,066 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 16,647 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 15,020 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 12,822 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 11,966 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 11,896 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 9,697 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 9,697 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 4,963 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 4,883 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 4,798 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 4,583 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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SM08 MWE is a 2008 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SM08 MWE, 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 SM08 MWE registered?

SM08 MWE is a 2008 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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