2008 Harley-Davidson XL 883 R Sportster 0.9L Petrol · YR58 MPE
2008 Harley-Davidson XL 883 R Sportster (0.9L, petrol). First registered 24 Oct 2008. Recorded mileage 7,703 miles. MOT expired on 03 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL 883 R SPORTSTER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 7,703 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 0.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YR58 MPE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/09/2025
- 7,703 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (4 mentions)
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YR58 MPE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Harley-Davidson Xl 883 R Sportster (YR58 MPE) between May 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “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))”.
YR58 MPE Mileage History
- 17/05/20224,700 mi
- 29/06/20236,379 mi+1,679 mi
- 08/07/20247,442 mi+1,063 mi
- 08/07/20247,442 mi
- 05/09/20257,703 mi+261 mi
Average of roughly 909 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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