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AY08 WEK

2008 Harley-davidson XL1200R

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

20,648 mi
Last recorded20,648 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Harley-davidson XL1200R8,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 WEK
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL1200R
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 20,648 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 19,866 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 19,371 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 5 Jun 2024 19,343 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 May 2023 18,978 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 24 May 2023 18,978 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 18,591 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 18,041 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 May 2019 17,622 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 12 May 2018 16,997 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 15,511 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 4 Jul 2015 14,779 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 May 2014 13,375 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 13,342 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 12,936 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 11,569 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 11,569 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL1200R?

Based on 3,980 MOT tests across 354 vehicles.

89.8%
Pass Rate
492
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
354
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 28
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 15
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 15
Horn not working 11
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 10
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AY08 WEK is a 2008 Harley-davidson XL1200R in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2008 Harley-davidson XL1200R models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 8,021 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 XL1200R fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY08 WEK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson XL1200R typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 18 years old, this Harley-davidson XL1200R is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AY08 WEK registered?

AY08 WEK is a 2008 Harley-davidson XL1200R, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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