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PL08 BFF

2008 Harley-davidson Flstc Heritage Softail Cl

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

28,044 mi
Last recorded28,044 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Harley-davidson Flstc Heritage Softail Cl13,329 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL08 BFF
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelFlstc Heritage Softail Cl
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 28,044 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 27,741 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 27,354 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 27,344 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 May 2021 26,357 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2021 26,336 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 25,471 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 25,471 miles

Pillion seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 24,375 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 24,355 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 23,773 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 20,368 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 20,364 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 21 May 2014 12,674 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 10,578 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 8,918 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 8,841 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2011 5,020 miles

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson Flstc Heritage Softail Cl?

Based on 2,786 MOT tests across 253 vehicles.

90.8%
Pass Rate
820
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
253
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 18
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released 11
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 8
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 4
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PL08 BFF is a 2008 Harley-davidson Flstc Heritage Softail Cl in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2008 Harley-davidson Flstc Heritage Softail Cl models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 13,329 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 Flstc Heritage Softail Cl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 18 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PL08 BFF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson Flstc Heritage Softail Cl typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Harley-davidson Flstc Heritage Softail Cl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PL08 BFF registered?

PL08 BFF is a 2008 Harley-davidson Flstc Heritage Softail Cl, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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The MOT history for PL08 BFF shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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