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DL08 YDE

2008 Harley Davidson XL1200C

Green Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

20,895 mi
Last recorded20,895 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Harley Davidson XL1200C10,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL08 YDE
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200C
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 20,895 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 16,150 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 16,147 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 15,026 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 15,013 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2021 15,013 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right kick up wrong side (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 May 2019 14,730 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 14,652 miles

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson XL1200C?

Based on 9,931 MOT tests across 897 vehicles.

89.0%
Pass Rate
438
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
897
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 52
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 49
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 35
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 22
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released 22
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DL08 YDE is a 2008 Harley Davidson XL1200C in Green with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2008 Harley Davidson XL1200C models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 10,958 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 XL1200C fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DL08 YDE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson XL1200C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 18 years old, this Harley Davidson XL1200C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DL08 YDE registered?

DL08 YDE is a 2008 Harley Davidson XL1200C, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is DL08 YDE safe to buy?

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