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GV08 XPC

2008 Harley-davidson XL 1200 N Nightster

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

17,342 mi
Last recorded17,342 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Harley-davidson XL 1200 N Nightster9,488 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 XPC
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 1200 N Nightster
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2022 17,342 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 17,337 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2021 17,332 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 May 2019 15,371 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 24 May 2019 15,370 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 29 May 2018 14,052 miles

Offside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

exhaust noisy

Pass 17 Oct 2016 13,043 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 12,320 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 10,546 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 9,305 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 8,049 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 May 2011 5,921 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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GV08 XPC 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 83.3%.

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 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 GV08 XPC, 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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GV08 XPC is a 2008 Harley-davidson XL 1200 N Nightster, first registered on 8 May 2008.

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