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OW08 AEV

2008 Harley-davidson Xr 1200

Silver Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

9,672 mi
Last recorded9,672 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Harley-davidson Xr 12009,313 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW08 AEV
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXr 1200
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 9,672 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2026 9,672 miles

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2024 8,231 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 7,735 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 7,712 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2022 6,631 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 6,484 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 6,168 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 5,657 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 5,579 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 5,481 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 5,296 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 4,498 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 3,314 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 3,204 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 2,983 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2012 2,983 miles

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 1,691 miles

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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OW08 AEV is a 2008 Harley-davidson Xr 1200 in Silver 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 OW08 AEV, 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 OW08 AEV registered?

OW08 AEV is a 2008 Harley-davidson Xr 1200, first registered on 27 August 2008.

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