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EA08 EWE

2008 Harley-davidson XL 1200 N Nightster

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

54,223 mi
Last recorded54,223 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Harley-davidson XL 1200 N Nightster9,488 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 EWE
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 1200 N Nightster
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 54,223 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 53,565 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 52,343 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2022 51,716 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 49,690 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 47,168 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 May 2018 46,358 miles

Rear Brake component is slightly distorted disc (3.1.5)

Pass 3 May 2017 41,175 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 39,991 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 36,283 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 36,283 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 27,536 miles

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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EA08 EWE is a 2008 Harley-davidson XL 1200 N Nightster in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EA08 EWE, 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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What year was EA08 EWE registered?

EA08 EWE is a 2008 Harley-davidson XL 1200 N Nightster, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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