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EJ08 WPO

2008 Harley-davidson XL 1200 N Nightster

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

10,093 mi
Last recorded10,093 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Harley-davidson XL 1200 N Nightster9,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 WPO
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 1200 N Nightster
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 10,093 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2025 9,121 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2025 9,121 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 8,241 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 6,100 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 4,522 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2022 4,522 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 4,274 miles

exhaust noisey

Fail 2 Sep 2021 4,274 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

exhaust noisey

Pass 5 Jun 2020 3,368 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 3,368 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 3,135 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 3,135 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 21 Jul 2016 2,167 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2015 969 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 969 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Jul 2014 859 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 859 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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EJ08 WPO is a 2008 Harley-davidson XL 1200 N Nightster in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 EJ08 WPO, 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 EJ08 WPO registered?

EJ08 WPO is a 2008 Harley-davidson XL 1200 N Nightster, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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The MOT history for EJ08 WPO shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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