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X77 MJE

2008 Harley-davidson XL 1200 N Nightster

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,932 mi
Last recorded34,932 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Harley-davidson XL 1200 N Nightster9,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX77 MJE
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 1200 N Nightster
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 34,932 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 34,804 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 34,626 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 34,452 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 33,868 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2022 33,868 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 31,952 miles

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

Offside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 3 Jun 2021 31,952 miles

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

Offside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 30,005 miles

Nearside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 19 Jun 2020 30,005 miles

Nearside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 29,822 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 28,292 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Aug 2017 28,292 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 28,761 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Jun 2015 27,716 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 27,716 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 22,503 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 15,577 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 9,655 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 5,767 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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X77 MJE is a 2008 Harley-davidson XL 1200 N Nightster in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X77 MJE, 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 X77 MJE registered?

X77 MJE is a 2008 Harley-davidson XL 1200 N Nightster, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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