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FB57 YFU

2008 Harley Davidson XL

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2025
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

9,650 mi
Last recorded9,650 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Harley Davidson XL15,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB57 YFU
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 9,650 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 8,086 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 7,736 miles

Drive belt slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

front fender missing

indicator tell-tale lights showing incorrect sides

Fail 17 Mar 2022 7,736 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

Throttle operating incorrectly sticking on offside full lock (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Drive belt slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

front brake hose centre support clip loose

front fender missing

indicator tell-tale lights showing incorrect sides

nearside front fuel tank mounting bolt missing

clutch lever pivot pin missing

Pass 14 Oct 2020 7,647 miles

front fender missing

indicator tell-tale lights showing the wrong side

offside front fuel tank mounting bolt missing

Fail 10 Oct 2020 7,644 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front fender missing

indicator tell-tale lights showing the wrong side

offside front fuel tank mounting bolt missing

Pass 10 Sep 2019 7,480 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

front fender missing

front wheel bearings slightly rough

offside front fuel tank mounting bolt missing

stop light intensity low

indicator tell-tale lights indicating wrong side

Fail 9 Sep 2019 7,477 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Riders seat missing (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

front fender missing

front wheel bearings slightly rough

offside front fuel tank mounting bolt missing

stop light intensity low

indicator tell-tale lights indicating wrong side

Pass 20 Sep 2017 7,129 miles

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson XL?

Based on 22,811 MOT tests across 3,589 vehicles.

89.1%
Pass Rate
502
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
3,589
On UK Roads
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FB57 YFU is a 2008 Harley Davidson XL in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Harley Davidson XL models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 15,774 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Harley Davidson XL typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 18 years old, this Harley Davidson XL is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FB57 YFU is a 2008 Harley Davidson XL, first registered on 1 January 2008.

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