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LA08 AEJ

2008 Harley-davidson Xr 1200

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

17,804 mi
Last recorded17,804 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Harley-davidson Xr 12009,313 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA08 AEJ
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXr 1200
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 17,804 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 16,895 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 15,436 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 15,406 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 15,386 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 14,794 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 14,737 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 14,727 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 14,727 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2017 12,936 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 11,325 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 10,375 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2014 10,147 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 10,147 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 8,844 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 8,041 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 6,640 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 6,636 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson Xr 1200?

Based on 2,676 MOT tests across 275 vehicles.

91.4%
Pass Rate
557
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
275
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 24
reflector on motorcycle missing 11
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5
Headlamp aim too low 5
wheel bearings are excessively rough 5
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LA08 AEJ is a 2008 Harley-davidson Xr 1200 in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2008 Harley-davidson Xr 1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.9% with a typical mileage of 9,313 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 Xr 1200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 24 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LA08 AEJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was LA08 AEJ registered?

LA08 AEJ is a 2008 Harley-davidson Xr 1200, first registered on 24 June 2008.

Is LA08 AEJ safe to buy?

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