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X800 HOG

2008 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

1,106 mi
Last recorded1,106 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport8,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX800 HOG
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 1200 C Custom Sport
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc
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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 1,106 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 1,027 miles

Offside Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 10 Apr 2024 1,027 miles

Offside Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 1,027 miles

Offside Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 16 Mar 2023 1,027 miles

Offside Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 1,024 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 964 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 964 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 950 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2017 950 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 950 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Jun 2015 950 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 740 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Jun 2014 740 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 625 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Jul 2012 625 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 564 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport?

Based on 16,429 MOT tests across 1,340 vehicles.

89.4%
Pass Rate
482
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
1,340
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 71
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 54
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 50
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 47
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 47
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X800 HOG is a 2008 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2008 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 8,822 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 C Custom Sport fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 71 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X800 HOG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 18 years old, this Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was X800 HOG registered?

X800 HOG is a 2008 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport, first registered on 11 July 2008.

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