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WP57 YKV

2008 Harley-davidson XL 1200 N Nightster

Silver Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

20,493 mi
Last recorded20,493 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Harley-davidson XL 1200 N Nightster9,488 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP57 YKV
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 1200 N Nightster
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 20,493 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 19,566 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 18,926 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 17,294 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 15,757 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 14,274 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 13,865 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 13,325 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 12,368 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 11,217 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 10,220 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 8,555 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 8,534 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Fail 18 Jun 2013 6,906 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 6,906 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 May 2012 5,868 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 5,329 miles

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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WP57 YKV is a 2008 Harley-davidson XL 1200 N Nightster in Silver 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 N Nightster models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 9,488 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 WP57 YKV, 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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What year was WP57 YKV registered?

WP57 YKV is a 2008 Harley-davidson XL 1200 N Nightster, first registered on 18 January 2008.

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