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HC08 BCE

2008 Harley Davidson XL

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

195 mi
Last recorded195 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Harley Davidson XL15,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHC08 BCE
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 195 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2025 89,558 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2025 312 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

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

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected (2.2.2 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 60,829 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 58,957 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 56,246 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 53,908 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 49,491 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 49,491 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 41,895 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 32,217 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 25,310 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 25,310 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 24,038 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 24,038 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 23,290 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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HC08 BCE is a 2008 Harley Davidson XL in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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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HC08 BCE is a 2008 Harley Davidson XL, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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