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SF08 GFE

2008 Harley-davidson XL 1200 Low Sportster

Bronze Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

8,896 mi
Last recorded8,896 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Harley-davidson XL 1200 Low Sportster9,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF08 GFE
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 1200 Low Sportster
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2024 8,896 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 8,035 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 6,643 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 6,064 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 5,814 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 5,387 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 5,185 miles

Nearside Rear Sidewall of tyre been rubbing on something, no cord exposed.

Pass 30 Jun 2016 5,074 miles

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

no number plate light fitted

silencers fitted with temporary baffles

Fail 30 Jun 2016 5,074 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

no number plate light fitted

silencers fitted with temporary baffles

Pass 27 May 2015 4,595 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 May 2013 4,345 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 3,881 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 3,080 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 3,080 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

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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SF08 GFE is a 2008 Harley-davidson XL 1200 Low Sportster in Bronze with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SF08 GFE, 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 SF08 GFE registered?

SF08 GFE is a 2008 Harley-davidson XL 1200 Low Sportster, first registered on 6 May 2008.

Is SF08 GFE safe to buy?

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