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EA58 SWY

2008 Harley-davidson XL 1200 N Nightster

Green Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

16,581 mi
Last recorded16,581 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Harley-davidson XL 1200 N Nightster9,488 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA58 SWY
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 1200 N Nightster
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 16,581 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 16,233 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 25,738 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 14,019 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 13,276 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 12,970 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 12,342 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 11,625 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 10,997 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2017 10,997 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 10,506 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 9,761 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 8,878 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 7,955 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 6,934 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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EA58 SWY is a 2008 Harley-davidson XL 1200 N Nightster in Green with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 EA58 SWY, 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 EA58 SWY registered?

EA58 SWY is a 2008 Harley-davidson XL 1200 N Nightster, first registered on 5 December 2008.

Is EA58 SWY safe to buy?

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