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YF57 KKC

2008 Harley-davidson XL 1200 N Nightster

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

12,710 mi
Last recorded12,710 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Harley-davidson XL 1200 N Nightster9,488 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF57 KKC
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 1200 N Nightster
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 12,710 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 11,473 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 11,415 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 11,108 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 11,108 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 9,885 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 7,431 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 7,081 miles

Exhaust noisy

Pass 29 Jul 2017 6,488 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 6,437 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2016 6,437 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 6 May 2015 6,040 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2015 6,040 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 3,938 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 2,893 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 2,383 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 1,238 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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YF57 KKC is a 2008 Harley-davidson XL 1200 N Nightster in Black 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 YF57 KKC, 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 YF57 KKC registered?

YF57 KKC is a 2008 Harley-davidson XL 1200 N Nightster, first registered on 12 February 2008.

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The MOT history for YF57 KKC shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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