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T8 KES

2008 Harley-davidson XL 1200 N Nightster

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

14,004 mi
Last recorded14,004 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Harley-davidson XL 1200 N Nightster9,488 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT8 KES
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 1200 N Nightster
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2022 14,004 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 7,339 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 12,974 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 12,437 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 11,653 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 11,651 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 9,820 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Feb 2013 9,820 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 7,816 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 7,714 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 14 Jun 2011 7,714 miles

Centre Front Upper Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Nail in rear tyre

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL 1200 N Nightster?

Based on 3,269 MOT tests across 330 vehicles.

88.4%
Pass Rate
529
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
330
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 12
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 10
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9
wheel bearings have excessive free play 7
Headlamp aim too low 7
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T8 KES is a 2008 Harley-davidson XL 1200 N Nightster in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2008 Harley-davidson XL 1200 N Nightster models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 9,488 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 N Nightster fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 12 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T8 KES, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson XL 1200 N Nightster typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Harley-davidson XL 1200 N Nightster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T8 KES is a 2008 Harley-davidson XL 1200 N Nightster, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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