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EN57 YHO

2008 Harley-davidson XL 1200 Low Sportster

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

14,810 mi
Last recorded14,810 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Harley-davidson XL 1200 Low Sportster9,191 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN57 YHO
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 1200 Low Sportster
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 14,810 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 13,292 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 16 Aug 2024 13,292 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 13,208 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 12,478 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 10,637 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 9,541 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 9,541 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 8,140 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 26 Jun 2015 6,462 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 5,054 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 5,054 miles

Nearside Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 3,100 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 2,962 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 2,575 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 2,063 miles

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL 1200 Low Sportster?

Based on 3,990 MOT tests across 354 vehicles.

91.2%
Pass Rate
515
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
354
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 14
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width 12
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 10
Headlamp aim too low 9
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 9
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EN57 YHO is a 2008 Harley-davidson XL 1200 Low Sportster in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2008 Harley-davidson XL 1200 Low Sportster models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 9,191 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 Low Sportster fails its MOT is registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height, accounting for 14 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EN57 YHO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson XL 1200 Low Sportster typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Harley-davidson XL 1200 Low Sportster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EN57 YHO registered?

EN57 YHO is a 2008 Harley-davidson XL 1200 Low Sportster, first registered on 15 February 2008.

Is EN57 YHO safe to buy?

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