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M1 XHG

2008 Harley-davidson XL 1200 Low Sportster

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

22,582 mi
Last recorded22,582 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Harley-davidson XL 1200 Low Sportster9,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM1 XHG
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 1200 Low Sportster
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc
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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 8 May 2025 22,582 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 18,887 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 17,534 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 May 2022 17,484 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 17,359 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2020 17,174 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2019 16,985 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 May 2018 16,461 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 16,086 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 15,824 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 15,768 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 15,688 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 11,832 miles

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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M1 XHG is a 2008 Harley-davidson XL 1200 Low Sportster in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M1 XHG, 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.

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What year was M1 XHG registered?

M1 XHG is a 2008 Harley-davidson XL 1200 Low Sportster, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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