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LX58 AXV

2008 Harley-davidson XL 1200 Low Sportster

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

21,840 mi
Last recorded21,840 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Harley-davidson XL 1200 Low Sportster9,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX58 AXV
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 1200 Low Sportster
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc
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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 21,840 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2025 21,840 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 20,236 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2024 20,236 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 May 2023 19,891 miles

front brake lever has some travel

Pass 29 Mar 2022 19,758 miles

rear brake lever has some travel

Pass 4 Feb 2021 19,560 miles

Offside Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear rear brake has some travel at pedal but is still effective

Fail 4 Feb 2021 19,560 miles

Offside Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear rear brake has some travel at pedal but is still effective

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 19,093 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 18,219 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 17,484 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 16,643 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 16,483 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 9,186 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 7,310 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 6,907 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 6,215 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 6,215 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL 1200 Low Sportster?

Based on 3,990 MOT tests across 354 vehicles.

91.2%
Pass Rate
515
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
354
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 14
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width 12
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 10
Headlamp aim too low 9
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 9
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LX58 AXV is a 2008 Harley-davidson XL 1200 Low Sportster in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2008 Harley-davidson XL 1200 Low Sportster models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 9,191 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 Low Sportster fails its MOT is registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height, accounting for 14 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LX58 AXV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson XL 1200 Low Sportster typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Harley-davidson XL 1200 Low Sportster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LX58 AXV registered?

LX58 AXV is a 2008 Harley-davidson XL 1200 Low Sportster, first registered on 10 October 2008.

Is LX58 AXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX58 AXV shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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