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DL08 YFG

2008 Harley-davidson XL 1200 N Nightster

Silver Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

33,165 mi
Last recorded33,165 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Harley-davidson XL 1200 N Nightster9,488 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL08 YFG
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 1200 N Nightster
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 33,165 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 32,736 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 31,978 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 30,311 miles

Offside Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Frame touches drive belt guard when suspension is under load

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Sep 2022 30,294 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) Not working (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Suspension arm bushes have excessive free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre under inflated (18 psi)

Offside Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Frame touches drive belt guard when suspension is under load

Rear Tyre under inflated (12 psi)

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 28,390 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear FRAME TOUCHES DRIVE BELT GUARD WHEN SUSPENSION IS UNDER LOAD

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 27,839 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear frame hitting drive belt guard when suspension is compressed

Pass 20 Aug 2019 26,984 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

seat loose

Fail 13 Aug 2019 26,960 miles

Front Brake component modification unsafe caliper is rubbing on disc (1.1.21 (d) (i))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

seat loose

Pass 10 Aug 2018 25,223 miles

Front front wheel bearings slightly rough

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 10 Aug 2018 25,223 miles

Front front wheel bearings slightly rough

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2017 21,755 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 18,789 miles

Exhaust noisy noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2016 18,789 miles

Exhaust noisy noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Fail 18 Feb 2015 15,164 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Rear wheel spindle loose (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 15,164 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 12,820 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 10,235 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nail in rear tyre

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL 1200 N Nightster?

Based on 3,269 MOT tests across 330 vehicles.

88.4%
Pass Rate
529
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
330
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 12
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 10
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9
wheel bearings have excessive free play 7
Headlamp aim too low 7
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DL08 YFG is a 2008 Harley-davidson XL 1200 N Nightster in Silver with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2008 Harley-davidson XL 1200 N Nightster models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 9,488 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 1200 N Nightster fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 12 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DL08 YFG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson XL 1200 N Nightster typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Harley-davidson XL 1200 N Nightster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DL08 YFG is a 2008 Harley-davidson XL 1200 N Nightster, first registered on 24 May 2008.

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