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KX57 PYJ

2008 Harley-davidson XL 1200 N Nightster

Silver Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

29,375 mi
Last recorded29,375 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Harley-davidson XL 1200 N Nightster9,488 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX57 PYJ
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 1200 N Nightster
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 29,375 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 28,161 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 25,356 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 25,265 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working switch (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 22,183 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 19,830 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 16,727 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 13,967 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 10,992 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 8,737 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 8,737 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 7,067 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 4,624 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 3,285 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 3,262 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 3,262 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 3,143 miles

pillion seat and rear foot rests not fitted

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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KX57 PYJ is a 2008 Harley-davidson XL 1200 N Nightster in Silver with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 KX57 PYJ, 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 KX57 PYJ registered?

KX57 PYJ is a 2008 Harley-davidson XL 1200 N Nightster, first registered on 7 January 2008.

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The MOT history for KX57 PYJ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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