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RX57 BHY

2008 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

18,977 mi
Last recorded18,977 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport8,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX57 BHY
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 1200 C Custom Sport
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc
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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 18,977 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 18,879 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 18,705 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 18,567 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 18,399 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 17,272 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in swingarm pivot (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 16,892 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 May 2018 16,066 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 3 May 2017 14,020 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 3 May 2017 14,020 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 12,216 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 12,216 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 10,170 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 May 2014 8,922 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 20 Apr 2013 7,187 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 6,174 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 May 2011 4,358 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport?

Based on 16,429 MOT tests across 1,340 vehicles.

89.4%
Pass Rate
482
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
1,340
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 71
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 54
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 50
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 47
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 47
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RX57 BHY is a 2008 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2008 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 8,822 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 71 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RX57 BHY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 18 years old, this Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RX57 BHY registered?

RX57 BHY is a 2008 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport, first registered on 1 February 2008.

Is RX57 BHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX57 BHY shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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