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YS08 OCB

2008 Harley-davidson Fxdf Fat Bob

Black Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

28,453 mi
Last recorded28,453 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Harley-davidson Fxdf Fat Bob14,129 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 OCB
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelFxdf Fat Bob
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 28,453 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 27,184 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 27,041 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 24,871 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 24,759 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 24,046 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 24,046 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 14 May 2018 20,040 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 18,945 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 15,143 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 14,075 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 21 May 2014 14,075 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 12,626 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 10,760 miles

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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YS08 OCB is a 2008 Harley-davidson Fxdf Fat Bob in Black with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YS08 OCB, 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 YS08 OCB registered?

YS08 OCB is a 2008 Harley-davidson Fxdf Fat Bob, first registered on 21 June 2008.

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