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WR08 MXA

2008 Harley-davidson Fxdf Fat Bob

Black Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,110 mi
Last recorded21,110 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Harley-davidson Fxdf Fat Bob14,129 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR08 MXA
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelFxdf Fat Bob
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc
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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 21,110 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 20,921 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 20,921 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 20,547 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 31 May 2022 20,473 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 20,282 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 19,248 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 22 May 2019 19,248 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp brake light (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp brake light (4.4.3 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 18,576 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 18,242 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Jun 2017 18,227 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 16,494 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 16,451 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 14,673 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 17 May 2014 12,904 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 17 May 2014 12,904 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 10,750 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 22 May 2012 9,001 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Fail 22 May 2012 9,001 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 16 May 2011 7,153 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 16 May 2011 7,153 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson Fxdf Fat Bob?

Based on 1,169 MOT tests across 122 vehicles.

87.7%
Pass Rate
767
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
122
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 7
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released 4
reflector on motorcycle missing 3
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 3
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 3
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WR08 MXA is a 2008 Harley-davidson Fxdf Fat Bob in Black with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Harley-davidson Fxdf Fat Bob models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 14,129 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 Fxdf Fat Bob fails its MOT is exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition, accounting for 7 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WR08 MXA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was WR08 MXA registered?

WR08 MXA is a 2008 Harley-davidson Fxdf Fat Bob, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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