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YS08 CKK

2008 Harley Davidson Sportster

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

29,516 mi
Last recorded29,516 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Harley Davidson Sportster9,353 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 CKK
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelSportster
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2019 29,516 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 28,887 miles

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

exhaust system loud

Pass 18 Sep 2017 27,353 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 27,353 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly sticky (6.2.1f)

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 25,197 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 35,417 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 19,644 miles

Uneven wear to front tyre

Pass 5 Jun 2013 15,774 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 12,902 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 10,023 miles

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson Sportster?

Based on 10,382 MOT tests across 942 vehicles.

86.4%
Pass Rate
392
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
942
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 88
reflector on motorcycle missing 59
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 56
Direction indicator not working 36
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 36
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YS08 CKK is a 2008 Harley Davidson Sportster in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2008 Harley Davidson Sportster models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.1% with a typical mileage of 9,353 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Harley Davidson Sportster fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 88 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YS08 CKK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson Sportster typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 18 years old, this Harley Davidson Sportster is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YS08 CKK registered?

YS08 CKK is a 2008 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 3 June 2008.

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