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OU08 ETT

2008 Harley-davidson XL 1200 Low Sportster

White Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2022
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

19,540 mi
Last recorded19,540 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Harley-davidson XL 1200 Low Sportster9,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU08 ETT
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 1200 Low Sportster
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Fail 10 Aug 2023 19,540 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 19,398 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 13,065 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 May 2018 10,603 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 May 2017 7,267 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 May 2016 2,111 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 1,973 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 1,532 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 1,141 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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OU08 ETT is a 2008 Harley-davidson XL 1200 Low Sportster in White with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 OU08 ETT, 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 OU08 ETT registered?

OU08 ETT is a 2008 Harley-davidson XL 1200 Low Sportster, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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The MOT history for OU08 ETT shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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