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LX08 BKE

2008 Harley-davidson XL1200R

Black Petrol 1202cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

31,747 mi
Last recorded31,747 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Harley-davidson XL1200R8,021 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX08 BKE
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL1200R
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,202cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2024 31,747 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 16 May 2023 31,499 miles

Central Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 31,177 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 30,607 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 May 2021 30,588 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front and rear brake levers spongy

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2019 27,077 miles

EML on

Minor oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2016 26,351 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 25,487 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 23,878 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 22,051 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 17,773 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 13,135 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 13,135 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL1200R?

Based on 3,980 MOT tests across 354 vehicles.

89.8%
Pass Rate
492
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
354
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 28
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 15
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 15
Horn not working 11
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 10
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LX08 BKE is a 2008 Harley-davidson XL1200R in Black with a 1,202cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2008 Harley-davidson XL1200R models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 8,021 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 XL1200R fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LX08 BKE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson XL1200R typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 18 years old, this Harley-davidson XL1200R is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LX08 BKE registered?

LX08 BKE is a 2008 Harley-davidson XL1200R, first registered on 16 April 2008.

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